Manager - Strategy (Madewell)

J.Crew • New York, NY

239d • $120,800 - $151,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Strategy Manager at Madewell, you will play a critical role in shaping the brand's future. Partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners, you'll help develop and drive initiatives that unlock growth, enhance competitiveness, and strengthen our positioning in the market. You'll lead strategic analyses, size new opportunities, and deliver insights that inform key decisions across the business. Key areas of focus may include customer acquisition and retention strategies, new business models, market and category expansion, and re-entry into international markets. This is a highly visible role, ideal for a sharp, analytical thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and is passionate about brand-led growth.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or a related role, ideally within the retail or consumer goods industry.
• Strong critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and working with senior leadership teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment on strategic priorities.
• Interest in and knowledge of the apparel industry, with a keen understanding of market trends and competitive dynamics.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is a plus.
• Experience with financial modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute critical strategic initiatives, providing actionable insights to support business decisions and long-term planning.
• Conduct market, competitor, and customer research, and develop data-driven strategies that align with company goals.
• Identify and size whitespace opportunities to expand Madewell's total addressable market, and build clear, data-backed business cases in partnership with Finance.
• Dive deep into both quantitative and qualitative data, identifying trends and key drivers of business performance.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights for senior leadership.
• Partner with teams across the organization—including merchandising, planning, marketing, and finance—to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and deliverables.
• Prepare and present strategic updates, recommendations, and performance analysis to senior executives and board members.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and apparel market shifts.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact of brand strategies and ensure tracking to plan.
• Provide strategic thought partnership to the leadership team, helping them make informed decisions in an evolving market landscape.

Benefits

• Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round.
• We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree