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Town Manager jobs are open across municipal government, county administration, and public-sector consulting, from assistant town manager to chief administrative officer, with specializations in budget management, community development, and intergovernmental relations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
The Assistant Manager is a multi-faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Strategically, assistant managers are responsible for driving sales results by analyzing the business and providing best-in-class customer service. They are responsible for overseeing daily store operations including opening and closing routines and driving efficiency in all store processes. Assistant managers leverage their creative expertise through floorset updates, styling recommendations and product knowledge. Assistant managers are also talent leaders, driving everything from recruiting and training to engagement and development. They are expected to show up, bringing their best selves every day. With a promote from within philosophy, our Assistant managers will build upon their initial foundation and have the opportunity to grow into the future leaders of our store’s organization.
What You’ll Do
- Perform Opening and Closing Routines.
- Supervise salesfloor & stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations.
- Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management.
- Train and develop the non-management staff.
- Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, while driving sales.
- Build and maintain visual displays.
- Analyze reporting to inform decision making.
- Protect store assets & perform inventory control.
- Operate Register/Point of Sale systems.
- Fulfill OMNI Channel Orders.
- Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values.
What it Takes
- Bachelor’s degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
- Maintain a strong customer focus.
- Knowledge of current fashion trends.
- Drive to achieve results and exhibit a strong work ethic.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team building and ability to coach others.
- Take initiative and demonstrate confidence.
- Balance multiple tasks while being detail-oriented.
- Engage in applied learning and proactive thinking.
- Ability to show up in a fast-paced and challenging environment
What You’ll Get
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Merchandise Discount
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Training and Development
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Description:
The Assistant Manager is a multi-faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Strategically, assistant managers are responsible for driving sales results by analyzing the business and providing best-in-class customer service. They are responsible for overseeing daily store operations including opening and closing routines and driving efficiency in all store processes. Assistant managers leverage their creative expertise through floorset updates, styling recommendations and product knowledge. Assistant managers are also talent leaders, driving everything from recruiting and training to engagement and development. They are expected to show up, bringing their best selves every day. With a promote from within philosophy, our Assistant managers will build upon their initial foundation and have the opportunity to grow into the future leaders of our store’s organization.
What You’ll Do
- Perform Opening and Closing Routines.
- Supervise salesfloor & stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations.
- Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management.
- Train and develop the non-management staff.
- Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, while driving sales.
- Build and maintain visual displays.
- Analyze reporting to inform decision making.
- Protect store assets & perform inventory control.
- Operate Register/Point of Sale systems.
- Fulfill OMNI Channel Orders.
- Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values.
What it Takes
- Bachelor’s degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
- Maintain a strong customer focus.
- Knowledge of current fashion trends.
- Drive to achieve results and exhibit a strong work ethic.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team building and ability to coach others.
- Take initiative and demonstrate confidence.
- Balance multiple tasks while being detail-oriented.
- Engage in applied learning and proactive thinking.
- Ability to show up in a fast-paced and challenging environment
What You’ll Get
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Merchandise Discount
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Training and Development
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
See what its like to #WorkAtANF - Follow us on Instagram @LifeAtANF
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Who's Hiring
- Cherry Hill Programs23
- Signet Jewelers15
- DTLR10
- Bath & Body Works7
- lululemon5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in town manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field
- Proven experience in municipal or county government administration and leadership
- Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and present operating and capital budgets
- Experience working directly with elected officials, boards, or governing councils
- Knowledge of local government law, intergovernmental relations, and community development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and council reports
Tips for Your Town Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to charter governments
Many town manager postings specify whether the municipality operates under a council-manager charter. Align your resume to show direct experience with that governance structure, naming the form of government, council size, and your reporting relationship explicitly.
Highlight your full-cycle budget authority
Job listings consistently ask for demonstrated budget ownership, not just budget familiarity. Quantify the total operating and capital budgets you've managed, the departments under your oversight, and any fund balance improvements you delivered during your tenure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists town manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated postings.
Target postings that match your population tier
Town manager roles in communities under 10,000 residents carry very different scope than those in mid-size cities. Search for openings where the community size aligns with your current experience so your credentials read as a natural fit, not a stretch or a step down.
Prepare a community-specific leadership narrative
Panels for town manager finalists almost always include council members and department heads. Practice walking through one real policy or infrastructure challenge you led end-to-end, keeping your answer grounded in what the council needed and how you built consensus.
Negotiate your employment agreement before accepting
Town manager positions are typically governed by a formal employment agreement, not just an offer letter. Before you accept, clarify severance provisions, performance review timelines, and whether relocation assistance is included, since these terms vary widely by municipality.
Town Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most town managers?
The most active employers for town managers right now are Cherry Hill Programs, Signet Jewelers, and DTLR, and the most openings are in Florida, Virginia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in municipalities undergoing leadership transitions or population growth.
How many town manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of town manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site presence at town hall and regular attendance at council meetings. Functions like interim consulting engagements or regional planning advisory roles are the most likely to offer flexible or partially remote arrangements.
How do you become a town manager?
Most town managers start by earning a degree in public administration or a related field, then build experience in municipal departments such as finance, planning, or public works. Moving into an assistant or deputy town manager role is the most common path to the top position. Active involvement in professional associations for local government managers also strengthens candidacy.
Can you get hired as a town manager without direct experience?
Getting hired as a town manager without prior municipal leadership experience is rare, but candidates who have served as department directors, deputy administrators, or city clerks in smaller communities do transition successfully. Demonstrating budget responsibility, council relations, and cross-departmental coordination in those roles helps close the experience gap. Smaller municipalities with limited applicant pools are more open to developing first-time managers.
What does the town manager interview process look like?
Most town manager searches involve a formal recruitment process managed by the council or a search committee, often with help from a public-sector executive search firm. Candidates typically go through an initial screening, followed by a structured panel interview with elected officials and department heads, and sometimes a community forum. Finalists are usually asked to present a vision for the community or respond to a scenario-based case study before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to town manager jobs?
You can find and apply to town manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from municipalities across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and community size, then apply directly to each listing. No third-party redirects or account setup is required before you apply.
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