Merchandiser, Old Navy, Franchise Strategic Alliances & Licensing

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our teamis made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

The Franchise Merchant owns and oversee the merchandise strategies for the Old Navy Franchise business, driving seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs. This role is accountable for delivering annual financial goals, driving the execution of Franchise Market, and owning Franchise needs in brand milestone meetings. They will partner with cross-functional team members to deliver Brand design concepts, key items, and assortments across multiple formats (SIS, FSS, Online) to ensure that the collection is commercially viable and provides an exciting customer experience. Initiatives they will manage and execute include development of franchise exclusives, regional assortment strategies, developing lineplans, and analyzing the business for product recaps, seasonal midsights, and seasonal hindsights.
Position will be based in SF HQ and will be part of the Gap Inc Franchise Product team, partnering with Old Navy Global Merchandising, Franchise Planning, Product Operations, Store Experience and Marketing.

What You'll Do

• Effectively liaise with Global Old Navy Merchandising to influence and protect franchise specific needs while remaining aligned with brand direction and keeping assortment focused
• Eliminate redundancies in the product assortment
• Identify individual market needs, opportunities, and challenges to address future and/or in-season management needs
• Present and sell assortments to Franchise partners while influencing franchisees to buy most appropriate seasonal assortment for their market and Old Navy brand to achieve targeted financial goals
• Partner with cross functional teams to develop and execute all necessary tools for Market Week
• Understand product trends, historical data, and departmental input at category/class level to make informed product recommendations using reports to influence internal and external teams
• Validate costing and placement strategies with Production

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of retail buying / wholesale merchandising experience
• Experience as a Merchandiser or equivalent
• Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong strategic and analytical ability
• Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
• Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers
• Ability to transport, maneuver and visually evaluate merchandise
• Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, 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 "on the clock" 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 employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

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