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Gap Inc. · 1 week ago

Sr Director, Merchandising

Gap Inc. is a company that bridges gaps in the world through its various brands. The Sr. Director of Merchandising will lead the global merchandising strategy for the Gap brand across international franchise markets, ensuring alignment with global brand direction while catering to local market needs.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Define and lead the seasonal and long-term merchandising strategy for international franchise markets for Gap brand
Ensure alignment with global brand vision while tailoring assortments to regional consumer insights and commercial opportunities
Oversee the development of regional assortments, franchise exclusives, and line plans that drive customer engagement and financial performance
Partner with Global Merchandising and Design to influence product development and protect franchise-specific needs
Lead the planning and execution of Franchise Market Weeks, ensuring compelling, commercially viable assortments are presented to partners
Own pricing architecture and promotional strategies in collaboration with Planning and Global Merchandising
Serve as the voice of Franchise in brand milestone meetings, influencing key decisions across Product, Production, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising
Drive alignment and execution across internal and external stakeholders to deliver seamless market experiences
Build, lead, and mentor a team of Directors, Managers, and Merchants across geographies
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Analyze sales performance by category and region to identify growth opportunities and inform future strategies
Drive strategic initiatives that enhance customer relevance, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes

Qualification

Merchandising strategyCross-functional collaborationTeam leadershipSales performance analysisPricing strategiesCustomer engagementInnovationContinuous improvement

Required

Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
Achievement of sales, margin, and inventory productivity targets across franchise markets
Franchise partner satisfaction and adoption of seasonal assortments
On-time execution of market calendars and milestone deliverables
Team engagement, retention, and development metrics
Implementation and impact of strategic merchandising initiatives

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

Gap Inc.

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Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.

H1B Sponsorship

Gap Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (105)
2024 (117)
2023 (151)
2022 (142)
2021 (111)
2020 (80)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
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Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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