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Salary
At Abercrombie & Fitch, the Customer Research Analyst is a remote role that serves as an in-house resource for brand and business partners. A key advocate for the customer, this role is accountable for the design and implementation of robust Customer Research to gather valuable insights on customer values, attitudes, and preferences. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures that customer feedback is effectively incorporated into brand strategies and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the fashion retail industry, exceptional analytical capabilities, as well as verbal and written communication skills. Finally, in addition to an insatiable curiosity about our customers, the ideal candidate will bring a passion for delivering clear, compelling, data-driven, insights-rich narratives to inspire business action.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Influencing business actions based on customer insights synthesized from primary and secondary research
- Executing primary research initiatives inclusive of writing briefs, programming/moderating research engagements, synthesizing actions/recommendations, delivering concise/impactful written reports
- Working collaboratively with cross-functional analytics and insights teams to bring the holistic customer narrative to life for internal business stakeholders
- Contributing to the on-going evolution of the Customer Insights discipline at A&F Co. especially as it relates to learning about and strategically implementing new research technologies and techniques
- Additional responsibilities may include research community management, project management, recruiting, report cataloguing, brand health tracking, etc
What Do You Need To Bring?
- 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
- 4-5 years in a customer/marketing research, analytics or other related role.
- 2+ years of experience conducting primary quant and qual research utilizing research communities/panels, survey platforms (eg. Qualtrics, Alchemer) and MS Office programs (eg. Excel, PowerPoint)
- Methodological expertise and excellence with the ability and passion to implement research best practices to tell a cohesive and actionable story
- Experience conducting advanced quantitative methodologies such as segmentation, Max/Diff, Conjoint, longitudinal brand tracking and comfortable moderating qualitative engagements such as focus groups and IDIs
- Proven ability to independently drive projects to conclusion and work effectively with a variety of cross functional partners from various levels within a company
- A deep empathy for both the customer and your team's goals
- Willingness to travel –quarterly domestic travel will be a requirement of this role
- Experience working in a Retail/eCommerce environment is strongly preferred
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.
What You'll Get
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 is committed to providing simple, 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:
- Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere Flexibility
- Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Merchandise Discount
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey
- Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out
- 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Notice (For Colorado, New York, California and Washington): The recruiting pay range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
