Vice President Merchandising, Women's

About Banana Republic Banana Republic is a storytellers brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich lifes journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship. Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers creators and visionaries who seek out whats next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation. About The Role This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of the Banana Republic Womens Merchandising organization and its goals; delivering value through creating high performing/operating teams, effectively balancing innovation, quality, and costs that meet Banana Republic's long-term global brand vision. To deliver the Womens Merchandising strategies, the VP will lead a team of Merchandising professionals and has Sr. Director, & Directors as direct reports. The VP works closely with cross functional partners in Design, Planning, and Product Development. The VP works with these teams to execute Banana Republic's Product Pipeline process, improve GM, increase inventory optimization, and drive additional SG&A efficiency goals that the merchandising teams can affect. The VP develops, communicates, and drives longrange strategies that meet or exceed financial goals and customer expectations. To be successful, the VP will be a champion for the BR business and be skilled at building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with the BR leadership team, as well as with the leaders of key functions such as Inventory Management, Design, Product Development, Site Merchandising, Field & Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Business Strategy, and Finance. The VP will inspire and motivate the team and others by presenting a compelling vision and direction for the holistic business and be a role model and mentor within the company. This role is accountable for achieving business objectives through product differentiation, customer response, and financial performance. The Banana Republic Vice President Womens Merchandising is based in SanFrancisco and reports directly to Head of Merchandising & Inventory Management. Salary Range: $300,000 $340,000USD Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. What Youll Do Independently lead the overall vision & strategy for BR Womens business. Accountable for final decision making for divisional decisions. Empower direct reports to lead the functional strategies within Merchandising to deliver on the broader business objectives. Sign off on the operational strategy (short and longterm) to deliver the BR longrange plan. Provide perspective on market opportunities & alignment with goals and/or internal strengths. Lead, direct, and develop Merchandising team from concept to final assortment stages of product development. Product Affinity Lead Merchandising team in creating strong product assortments that deliver on BRs goals with a focus on key initiatives. Ensure product assortments between all Departments within the Division are aligned and not duplicative. Ensure seasonal strategies provide an exciting omniexperience for the customer and support longterm Brand and Division goals. Actively listen to all members of the crossfunctional team to ensure innovative ideas are surfaced and acted upon, and that the team is empowered to own the business. Create a seamless omniexperience for the customer by driving an omni assortment on promotional strategies, visual, field & site merch teams on customer experience, and marketing on communication. Collaborate with Design & Product Development on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met. Business Acumen Sign off on and enable execution of product LRP strategies. Partner with the BR Leadership team to manage and react to business in the moment to ensure we are achieving sales and profit plans and meeting customer demand. Lead and guide the team throughout preseason process and milestone meetings, including Strategic Alignment Meeting and SVP Investment Reviews. Provide clear leadership and direction regarding seasonal investments to ensure that smart risks are taken in the appropriate categories and financial targets are met. Partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising & Site Merchandising to ensure a consistent consumer experience through execution of a cohesive product vision. Partner with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market to protect big ideas and growth drivers. People & Leadership Motivate, coach, and inspire the broader team to drive for results. Rolemodel positive and solutionoriented leadership. Prioritize and hold team accountable to a learning environment. Build strong and effective working relationships with key crossfunctional partners, deep investment in peertopeer development and each others success. Align resources appropriately within own team and crossfunctionally to build an organization that is set up for success. Drive solutions and prioritization while being in service to the business and broader team. Build extraordinary talent through coaching and championing inclusion. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Operate independently as authority over the business, capable of executing critical decisions without consultation. Demonstrate clear articulation to BRLT/SLT level on strategy. Think strategically, conceptually, and creatively must have and be able to articulate a vision that is sharable by all key stakeholders. Experience in driving omni global merchandising strategies. Strong business acumen, expert knowledge of financial measures and how to impact them. Identify areas of the business that need attention and can analyze the details when appropriate. Demonstrate agility in leadership style and flexibility of approach; can think strategically and tactically to drive execution. Must be the marketfacing expert for the business (competitive and customer). Must be consumercentric and lead the teams to make decisions based on customer wants and needs. Strong gut instinct and passion for product; take smart risks and be innovative. Highly skilled collaborator who consistently finds the balance between shared purpose and healthy conflict; openminded to and interested in others opinions. Talent builder: proven track record of assessing, attracting, and developing diverse and inclusive bestinindustry leaders and teams. Who You Are Experience in an apparel product brand as a business leader with major businessdriving functions such as IM, Merchandising, Stores, etc. 15+ years of retail experience, varies depending on type of experience. VP level experience required. 10+ years of management experience. Bachelors degree preferred. Benefits at Banana Republic Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at OldNavy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.* Employees can take up to five ontheclock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employees base pay.* Employee stock purchase plan.* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.* See more of the benefits we offer. Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr