Job Description:
The role is part of the Global Real Estate team responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all real estate development and asset management initiatives for the Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie Kids, and Hollister brands. As part of the Real Estate Finance, Strategy and Operations team, this role will focus on the North American fleet and partner with the Real Estate Dealmakers to create and execute an analytically driven, fully integrated real estate strategy that ensures stores meet sales, operating contribution, capital allocation, and risk-management goals. This includes all new stores, as well as fleet optimization efforts such as expansions, closures, down-sizes, relocations, and remodels. Additionally, this position partners with cross-functional teams in Construction, Store Concept + Design, Real Estate Legal, Stores, and Corporate Finance to effectively manage the new store pipeline and renewals for the existing fleet.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
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Partner with Dealmakers to manage renewals, capital investments, and fleet optimization for approximately 600 North American stores across the Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands.
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Serve as a key liaison between Real Estate, Store Concept + Design, Construction, Store Operations, Finance, Legal, and external partners to keep projects aligned, on time, and within budget.
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Prepare deal packages, financial inputs, research, maps, presentations, and other materials required for real estate committee reviews and leadership meetings.
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Coordinate review timelines, approvals, landlord requirements, construction scopes, lease documentation, and technical requirements to support timely project execution.
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Maintain accurate project milestones, location data, status trackers, cost-to-complete details, and core real estate systems to support reporting, negotiations, and approvals.
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Monitor project risks, budgets, timelines, lease progress, and critical dates; flag issues and drive follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.
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Support Dealmaker relationships with developers, brokers, retailers, and landlords by coordinating portfolio reviews, market materials, meeting preparation, and ongoing communications.
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Facilitate cross-functional status meetings and help identify process improvements that reduce project lead times while maintaining quality and alignment.
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Complete special projects and resolve existing-store real estate issues accurately, thoroughly, and within agreed-upon timelines.
What Do You Need to Bring?
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Strong analytical skills
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Intermediate to advanced computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint
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Organized and meticulous
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Ability to document ideas, workflow, and resolve issues.
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Enjoys working on a team in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. 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.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
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Incentive bonus program
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401(K) savings plan with company match
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Annual companywide review process
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Flexible spending accounts
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
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Life and disability insurance
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Associate assistance program
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Paid parental and adoption leave
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Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
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Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
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Paid Caregiver Leave
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Mobile Stipend
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Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
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Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
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Seven associate wellness half days per year
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Merchandise discount on all of our brands
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Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
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Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
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Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
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.
