Banana Republic · 2 months ago
Vice President Merchandising, Women's
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $340K/yr
15+ years expBanana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections. The Vice President of Women's Merchandising will develop and execute merchandising strategies, lead a team of professionals, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve business objectives and enhance customer experience.
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Responsibilities
Independently lead the overall vision & strategy for BR Women’s 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
Signs off on the operational strategy (short and long-term) to deliver the BR long range plan
Provide perspective on market opportunities & alignment with goals and/or internal strengths
Leads, directs, develops Merchandising team from concept, milestone, and final assortment stages of product development
Lead Merchandising team in creating strong product assortments that deliver on BR’s goals with a focus and prioritization of key initiatives
Ensure product assortments between all Departments within the Division are aligned and not duplicative
Ensure seasonal strategies provide an exciting customer omni experience and support long-term Brand and Division goals
Actively listen to all members of the cross-functional team to ensure that innovative ideas are surfaced and acted upon, and that the team is empowered to own the business
Create a seamlessly omni experience for the customer by driving an omni assortment on promotional strategies, visual, field & site merch team on customer experience, and marketing on communication
Collaborates with Design & Product Development on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met
Signs offs on and enables execution 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 pre-season 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 being taken in the appropriate categories and that financial targets are met
Partners with Marketing, Visual Merchandising & Site Merchandising to ensure consistent consumer experience through execution of cohesive product vision
Partners with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected
Motivate, coach, and inspire the broader team to drive for results. Role model positive and solution-oriented leadership. Prioritize and hold team accountable to a learning environment. Work cross brand and cross functionally on organizational strategies for long term growth
Build strong and effective working relationships with key cross-functional partners, deep investment in peer-to-peer development and each other’s success
Align resources appropriately within own team and cross-functionally to build an organization that is set up for success
Drive Solutions and prioritize while being in service to the business and broader team
Build extraordinary talent through coaching and championing inclusion
Qualification
Required
Experience in an apparel product brand as a business leader with major business driving functions i.e., IM, Merchandising, Stores, etc
15+ years of retail experience, varies depending on type of experience. VP level experience required
10+ years of management experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Operates independently as authority over the business, capable of executing critical business decisions without consultation
Demonstrates 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 measurements 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 (high-level) and tactically (to drive execution)
Must be the market-facing expert for the business (competitive and customer). Must be consumer centric and lead the teams to make decisions based on our customers wants 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; open-minded to and interested in others' opinions
Talent Builder-proven track record of assessing, attracting, and developing diverse and inclusive best-in-industry leaders and teams
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Banana Republic
Banana Republic is an American clothing and accessories retailer owned by American multinational corporation, Gap Inc. It is a sub-organization of Gap.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandra Stangl
President & CEO
Sergio Odriozola
Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer
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