BoF Careers · 2 months ago
Banana Republic 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 apparel and accessories. The Vice President of Women's Merchandising is responsible for leading the merchandising organization, developing and executing strategies that align with the brand's long-term vision while managing a team of merchandising professionals.
Marketing & Advertising
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
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
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase