2026-2027 Leadership Development Program - Full Time and Summer Internship

Abercrombie & Fitch•Columbus, OH

9d•Onsite

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

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!
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.
Understand customer lifestyle, behaviors, and preferences to predict and capitalize on market trends.
Work with designers to identify the next styles and trends for our stores.
Analyze sales and identify growth strategies for the business.
Shape the financial strategy behind every product.
Interpret and balance current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends.
Build 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.
Gain exposure to multiple disciplines within our corporate finance and accounting teams.
Make an immediate impact on corporate strategy and direction.
Generate and implement new strategic or systematic approaches.
Create dynamic technology solutions for our rapidly growing business.
Partner with teams across the company to apply technology to solve business problems.
Hone software development skills using cutting-edge tools.
Create and uphold technology standards and processes.
Support our global logistics network to efficiently deliver products for our brands.
Build a diverse skill set during rotations through multiple facets of the organization.
Synchronize supply and demand, while measuring global business performance.