Job Description:

The Director / Sr. Director, Strategy - Americas will serve as a critical strategic partner to the Americas Managing Director, helping shape and drive the regional business strategy across one of the company's most important growth markets. This role has a mandate to drive transformational change by defining strategic priorities, building the foundational capabilities required to win, and advancing enterprise-connected initiatives that move the Americas business forward.

Operating at the intersection of corporate strategy, finance, technology, and functional partners, this role translates enterprise priorities into a cohesive, forward-looking Americas agenda and actionable regional plans. The Director / Sr. Director will lead the development of strategic frameworks, multi-year roadmaps, and phased plans that guide how the Americas organization and its core processes evolve over time, with a clear focus on prioritizing the business enablers required to unlock future growth opportunities.

Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence across a matrixed organization, and translate complex strategic questions into clear, actionable plans that drive momentum and measurable impact. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring someone who can operate as both a thought partner and an execution driver bringing structure, clarity, and pace to scaling the business.

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

What You Will Be Doing?

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Americas Managing Director, helping define, shape, and advance the regional transformation agenda
• Lead the Americas strategic planning process in partnership with Corporate Strategy and Finance, ensuring enterprise priorities are translated into clear regional direction and actionable plans
• Develop strategic frameworks, multi-year roadmaps, and phased plans that guide the evolution of the Americas organization, capabilities, and operating model
• Integrate enterprise strategies and roadmaps (e.g., technology, operating model, growth platforms) into Americas planning and prioritization
• Identify, prioritize, and advance the most critical business enablers across people, process, structure, and technology to unlock future growth opportunities
• Lead large, cross-functional strategic initiatives that drive meaningful change, from problem definition through execution and delivery
• Shape and phase organizational design and foundational processes that enable scalability and future business development
• Establish clear goals, milestones, and success metrics to ensure strategic initiatives progress with rigor and momentum
• Act as a central point of coordination across corporate strategy, finance, technology, and functional partners to ensure alignment and focus
• Influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization to drive decisions, accountability, and follow-through
• Translate complex, ambiguous business challenges into clear strategic choices and recommendations for executive audiences
• Own executive-level communication and storytelling related to the Americas strategy, priorities, and progress

What You Will Need to Bring?

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• 8-12+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles (retail, consumer, or omnichannel experience strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to operate at both a strategic and execution level, able to set direction while also driving work forward
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to financial outcomes and operational plans
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
• High level of ownership and accountability; ability to "get things done" in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure where it does not exist
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across a broad range of functions and leadership levels

Benefits & Perks

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 Co. is committed to providing 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
• 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 time off and 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 and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• 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!