Director, Corporate Strategy

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Headspace wellness app

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy to shape our strategic direction and drive high-impact initiatives.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Strategy, you will partner with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and mentor a high-performing strategy team. This on-site role at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio requires a strong track record in strategy, consulting, and leadership, with the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles with retail, consumer, or omnichannel experience preferred.
• Ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies and drive growth.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and prioritize strategic opportunities.
• Lead large cross-functional initiatives with high business impact.
• Build and mentor a high-performing strategy team.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and measure impact.
• Analyze industry trends and market shifts to inform recommendations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Execution focus

Business acumen

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Location

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.
• Change Management: Drive organizational change initiatives, ensuring adoption and measurable impact.
• 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

• 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!