Sr. Manager - Brand Marketing Strategy

Job Description:

At Abercrombie, we are the go-to apparel destination for outfitting   all of   our customers’ lifestyle needs. The Marketing team has the essential responsibility of connecting our customers with our dynamic and ever-evolving brands. Our campaigns span through in-store, digital, social, event marketing, and PR channels to bring our brand vision to life. This diverse and collaborative team of creative, strategic, and curious individuals are constantly looking for new ways to learn about our   consumer   and find the best channels to reach them with our product stories.

The   Sr Manager , Sports Marketing Brand Strategy - A&F is responsible for leading the strategy, planning and execution of our sports partnerships and initiatives.   This role plays a pivotal part in shaping our brand presence through high-impact collaborations with athletes, teams, leagues, and sports organizations   to create culturally relevant,   fashion focused   brand moments . This role will deliver brand campaign strategies that connect with the customer, while balancing product priorities, brand   storytelling   and   sales objectives   into customer-facing campaigns, and delivering upon our brand purpose to create consumer trust,   loyalty   and brand love.   While this role   technically   sits within the world of sport , the ideal candidate for this position has a passion for fashion and its role in culture, with a strong interest in how sport & fashion intersect to shape consumer behavior and brand relevance.

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

What Will You Be Doing?

- Responsible for developing the year-long, seasonal, and weekly sports marketing calendar, leading work sessions with creative partners, and presenting plans to cross-functional teams and leadership.

- Lead the day-to-day development and execution of all sports marketing partnerships, including   athlete ,   league , and event collaborations.

- Build and   maintain   strong relationships with internal and external peers and partners to align partnership goals and maximize impact.

- Manage end-to-end activation plans for sports partnerships—briefing, creative development, timelines, budget oversight,   execution   and performance tracking.

- Collaborate with internal Talent, PR, Social, and Creative teams to bring sports partnerships to life across all channels.

- Partner closely with the Brand Strategy team to   maintain   a deep understanding of the product and campaign calendar, ensuring sports marketing initiatives are seamlessly integrated into the broader brand narrative and deliver a cohesive customer experience .

- Manage   external agency partners in strategy and execution of campaigns and events.

- Connect with   regional marketing leads to ensure they have the tools and plans necessary to adapt to their markets and incorporate regional needs into planning processes.

- Track the success of regional marketing efforts within key markets to ensure global implementation of key learnings.

- Oversee one direct report (Events Specialist), ensuring flawless execution of all sports-related events and appearances.

- Monitor and analyze performance, ensure KPIs are met/exceeded, and provide insights and recommendations for future initiatives.

- Stay ahead of   fashion & sport   industry trends,   identifying   new opportunities and partners that align with brand   objectives .  Works to develop new and unique ways to authentically get in front of core demographic.

- Understands and constantly re-evaluates the customer   mindset   and regional brand needs to solidify brand relevancy and build effective campaigns that put customers at the center.

- Deeply understands brand and merchant priorities, and can translate those into business-driven, customer-centric marketing campaigns.

- Responsible for engaging in and leading brand partnership conversations as   appropriate .

- Continually evaluates processes and ways to find efficiency.

- Key performance   measurements:   delivers positive brand health measures, creates global marketing alignment, can pull actionable insights out of research and information, showcases strong cross-functional partnership, has presence and can command a room, has strong presentation skills, is a champion for the greater team and brand.

- Key partners: Marketing Channel Strategists, Marketing Operations, Marketing Creative, Merchandising, Data & Analytics, Research & Insights, Global Promotions, Visual Merchandising, Legal, Corporate Philanthropy, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Communications.

What Do You Need   To   Bring?

- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing , Communications,   Fashion Merchandising , or   a related   field, or related experience.

- 7+ years of experience in Marketing Brand Strategy.

- Deep passion for fashion, style, and consumer culture, with a strong understanding of the trends, brands, and cultural moments shaping the industry.

- A passion for sports and understanding of the sports media landscape.

- Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage, influence, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

- Proven experience managing partnerships and working with talent representation.

- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple high-profile campaigns simultaneously.

- Strong inter-departmental coordination skills.

- High attention to detail, organization, and time management.

- Experience in a   fast paced , multi-channel retail environment is   a preferred .

- Global perspective and international experience   a plus .

- Analytical and highly motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fluid and demanding environment

- Strong conceptual analytical skills.

- Supervisory experience preferred.

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F 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 brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.