2025-2026 Leadership Development Program - Full Time and Internship
About The Position
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 This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
Requirements
- 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!
- To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.
Responsibilities
- Managing the strategy for millions of dollars of product each day
- Lead a cross-functional team to maximize the financial success of their product line
- Analyze sales and identifying growth strategies for the business
- Build the plans that maximize our success
- Forecast future product performance
- Establish strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels
- Strategically distribute our products around the world
- Make an immediate impact on corporate strategy and direction
- Partner with teams across the company, hone software development skills using cutting-edge tools, and create and uphold technology standards and processes
- Coordinating customer-centric product placement strategies
- Think creatively and aesthetically while considering key analytical data daily
- Cultivate the vision, excitement, and emotion of our Brands
Benefits
- $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
- Housing provided by A&F for the duration of the program
- Organized social events throughout the summer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
