Job Description 

Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Corporate Strategy to join a high profile Corporate Strategy team. The role will focus on driving strategic initiatives that support the realization of the company’s “Always Forward” Long-Range Plan.  This includes partnering across functions on critical tasks like: supporting our executive leadership with strategic research and insights, working with brand and regional leaders to identify opportunities for growth, and developing mastery of market and competitor research to inform pivotal decisions. 

The right individual for the role is a self-starter, who thrives in ambiguous environments and excels at building cross-functional relationships. This person should be a natural leader, with excellent communication skills and boundless curiosity to learn and better the company are a must. A strong understanding of business fundamentals and prior experience in retail – especially working with wholesale, franchising, or licensing – are strongly preferred.  

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Working on high-profile strategic projects for the corporation and our brands, in direct partnership with leaders throughout the organization
• Building brand and regional strategies to help realize the ambitions of our corporate Long Range Plan
• Support annual updates to the company Long Range Plan and peer benchmarking
• Partner with our brands on identifying strategic opportunities, informed by market and competitor research
• Provide market intelligence leadership, reflecting a clear perspective on the customer mindset and state of the retail market
• Assist in development of Board of Directors materials
• Provide overall strategic support to our Global Home Offices wherever necessary to create impact and improve the business

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field required; MBA preferred
• 6+ years of experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience analyzing complex data to develop insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to all levels of the organization
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity, creativity, and motivation to push ANF to be the best it can be
• Proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel
• Experience in Wholesale, Franchise, or Licensing retail preferred, but not required

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

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:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER