8-12 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or corporate strategy roles
Strategic vision to drive growth and innovation
Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills and structured thinking approach
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated execution focus with accountability in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
Develop long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals
Partner with executives to prioritize strategic opportunities
Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
Build and mentor a high-performing strategy team
Drive organizational change initiatives with measurable impacts
Analyze industry trends to inform strategic recommendations
Benefits
Incentive bonus program
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits
Mental health and wellness app subscription
Paid time off and a designated volunteer day
Work-from-anywhere days and weeks
Seven wellness half days per year
Generous merchandise discounts
Opportunities for internal career advancement
Access to diverse Associate Resource Groups
Inclusive global team culture
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Director, Corporate Strategy
Job Description
Reporting to the VP of Corporate Strategy, the Director of Corporate Strategy plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's strategic direction and driving key initiatives. This individual partners with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, address complex business challenges, and ensure alignment with overarching organizational objectives. They lead cross-functional teams, manage high-impact projects, and inspire a high-performing strategy team to deliver exceptional results
This job is located on-site at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What You Will Be Doing?
Strategic Planning: Develop and articulate long-term strategies that align with organizational goals, informed by market trends and competitive insights.
Executive Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and prioritize strategic opportunities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Project Leadership: Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution including preparing materials and facilitating workshops.
Team Development: Build and manage a high-performing team, providing mentorship and fostering professional growth.
Trend Monitoring: Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market shifts to inform strategic recommendations
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)
Strategic Vision: Ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies that drive growth and innovation.
Leadership Excellence: Inspires, motivates, and develops a high-performing strategy team. Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
Problem Solving: Approaches complex challenges with structured thinking and innovative solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Builds strong relationships with executive leadership, external partners, and cross-functional teams.
Execution Focus: Ensures timely and high-quality delivery of strategic initiatives and projects
Business Acumen: Ability to connect strategy to financial outcomes and operational plans
Communication skills: Ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
Ownership and accountability: Ability to "get things done" in a fast-paced environment . Comfort with ambiguity and able to create structure where it does not exist
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!
About Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American lifestyle retailer that focuses on casual wear. Its headquarters are in New Albany, Ohio. The company operates two other offshoot brands: Abercrombie Kids and Hollister Co. The company operates 854 stores across all brands.
