JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Accounts Team collaborates with external partners, such as ASOS, Zalando, and Boozt, to represent our brands on their platforms, not only to expand revenue, but to market the brands to new customers.   We focus on building relationships, understanding each partner’s key benefits and potential to align on priorities and growth strategies.  Our team works closely with internal cross functional teams to service partners and gain insight into Brand strategies and priorities.  Success is proper brand representation that reaches each partner’s unique customer and drives growth across all brands/genders.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Account Management for assigned region inclusive of sales, marketing, legal, and expansion 

• Partner with Brand team to communicate branded strategies/priorities to partners and collaborate to integrate into local market needs; Anticipate gaps in the assortments and work with Brand teams to action

• Partner with Brand team to facilitate the buy and influence partners to invest; use relationships to build excitement from partners and drive revenue

• Collaborate with Head of Accounts to report out learnings and opportunities for current/future season assortments to Brand Team

• Work with partners on OTB/Forecasting/Hind sighting  

• Monitor and track sales /KPI performance by partner and address opportunities to capture additional revenue; propose action to Head of Accounts

• Ensure contractual responsibilities are met by A&F and partner; Partner with Head of Accounts if action is needed

• Use market insights to identify potential future partners

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

• 1-3 years prior experience working in relevant industry roles

• Basic understanding of retail product development timeline/calendar

• Experience working well in a cross-functional team environment as well as with external partnerships

• Strong communication skills

• Thrives in a “start-up” type business environment, susceptible to constant change and new process implementation

• Motivated by business profitability and prospect of business growth

• Organizational skills & ability to manage many simultaneous workstreams

• Curiosity & eagerness to creatively solve problems

• Bachelors degree or related experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - esp. Excel, Powerpoint, and Word

• Desire to learn & hunger for more!

OUR COMPANY

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas. 

OUR VALUES

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of global lifestyle brands (Abercrombie & Fitch Co., abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks) that share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort – allowing consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The company operates approximately 850 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com and www.hollisterco.com.