Leadership Development Program

Role Description

The A&F Leadership Development Programs are highly competitive initiatives, unique for their entrepreneurial structure, and provide immediate exposure to senior level leaders. With a “promote from within” mentality, these programs have been designed to shape top candidates into the future leaders of our company. We want students who are motivated, creative, and strategic – natural leaders seeking to drive results in a team-based environment.

The comprehensive programs will include:

• Combination of classroom sessions and on-the-job training
• Relationship with a mentor to guide learning in the new role
• Interactive presentations from a variety of senior leaders in the company
• An open and inclusive learning environment with fellow associates
• Integrated social activities to help transition to Columbus and the unique corporate culture at A&F
• Preparation to effectively manage a portion of the business in one of our critical areas at Home Office

What Could You Be Doing?

• MERCHANDISING (Full-Time and Internship): Managing the strategy for millions of dollars of product each day. Merchants lead a cross-functional team to maximize the financial success of their product line and must possess the unique ability to be both analytical and creative daily.
• MERCHANDISE PLANNING (Full-Time and Internship): Shaping the financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends.
• FINANCE & ACCOUNTING (Full-Time and Internship): Financial Analysts gain a unique and multi-faceted skill set through our Leadership Development Program, gaining exposure to multiple disciplines within our corporate finance and accounting teams.
• DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY (Full-Time and Internship): Generating and implementing new strategic or systematic approaches and creating dynamic technology solutions for our rapidly growing business.
• SUPPLY CHAIN (Full-Time and Internship): Supporting our global logistics network to efficiently deliver products for our brands.
• VISUAL MERCHANDISING (Full-Time ONLY): Driving the creative process behind our in-store experience, crafting what customers see and feel, to create unique environments that maximize sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or junior status working towards a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Passion for the A&F brands and the role
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
• A desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of our multi-billion-dollar business
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• A desire to learn & hunger for more!

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages for trainees
• $8,000 in placement and relocation bonuses
• Merchandise discounts at all our brands
• Use of the A&F gym
• Industry-leading healthcare coverage
• Company matching savings and retirement programs

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks.
• Each brand shares a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort.
• Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Also operates e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.