Merchandising Director, Athleta, Franchise & Strategic Alliances

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 Merchandising Director will own and oversee the merchandise strategies for the Athleta Franchise business, driving seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs. This role will be 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 key concepts, key items, and assortments across multiple formats (Shop-in-Shop, Free Standing Store, Online) to ensure that the collection is commercially viable and provides an exciting customer experience. Initiatives they will manage and execute include regional assortment strategies, developing lineplans, managing the development of Franchise exclusives and analyzing the business to deliver product recaps, seasonal mid-sights, and seasonal hind-sights.
This position will be based out of the San Francisco Headquarters and will be part of the Gap Inc Franchise Product team, partnering with Athleta Global Merchandising, Franchise Planning, Account Management, Product Operations, Store Experience and Marketing.

What You'll Do

• Partner directly with Global Athleta Merchandising and Design to influence and protect Franchise specific product needs while remaining aligned with brand direction and keeping assortment focused
• Actively participate as the voice of Franchise in milestone meetings to ensure critical paths and calendars are met, partnering with both Global Merchandising, Production and Product Strategy
• Own planning and execution of Franchise market week by partnering with both Global & Franchise teams across Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Account Management to offer a compelling market experience
• Develop long term strategies to drive growth by analyzing sales performance of businesses, by category and by region, to meet customer needs and maximize sales
• Own retail pricing architecture and strategies and work closely with Global Merchandising to ensure these are effectively delivered to meet franchisee needs
• Manage Franchise product-related communication with cross-functional business partners as appropriate
• Develop, mentor and train direct reports through: review of process, timely goal setting, weekly touch bases and quarterly check-ins and identify and provide additional training as needed

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate a strong point of view about product assortment and business opportunities
• Ability to problem solve independently, with ability to adapt to diverse audiences and environments
• Strong communication and relationship/team skills
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint) with aptitude for learning new programs
• 5+ years of retail/wholesale merchandising experience
• 1 - 3 years of management experience preferred

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.*
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*For eligible employees

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. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row. US Candidates - Non NYCPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.US Candidates - NYCBeginning December 27, 2021 the City of New York requires all employees in the City who work on site to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption from the vaccine requirement is approved due to an accommodation for a disability, a sincerely held religious belief or other legally protected basis (including status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses).