Assistant Merchandiser - Banana Republic Franchise

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support seasonal merchandise strategies for the Banana Republic Franchise. This role emphasizes building effective relationships with cross-functional teams and strategic analysis of business performance to influence product assortment decisions. The position collaborates closely with various departments to ensure alignment with financial goals and brand direction.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on business impact.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal franchise market activities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze business performance through seasonal reports for merchandising strategies.
• Build and present seasonal assortments to franchise partners.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Planning

Communication

Relationship-building

Proficient in Excel

Job description

About the Role

Gap Inc.’s B2B & International Commerce division has brought the Gap Inc. iconic brands Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, and Banana Republic to over 70 countries across Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Assistant Merchant will support pre-season merchandise strategies for the Banana Republic Franchise business, driving seasonal product strategies to meet market-specific needs. The role involves delivering annual financial goals, supporting Franchise Market execution, and representing Franchise needs in brand milestone meetings. Initiatives include managing franchise exclusives, creating assortment strategies, developing line plans, and analyzing business performance for product recaps, seasonal midsights, and hindsights.

Position will be based in SF HQ as part of the Gap Inc. Franchise Product team, collaborating with Banana Republic and Banana Republic Factory Global Merchandising, Franchise Planning, Product Operations, Store Experience, and Marketing.

What You'll Do

1. Support execution of seasonal Franchise Market activities, including sample management and collaboration with cross-functional teams (Planning, Marketing, Visual) to develop and execute necessary tools.
2. Ensure franchise merchandising systems are maintained and updates are made promptly.
3. Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams (Design, Global Merchandising, Planning, Production, Brand Planning, Franchise Partners).
4. Identify in-season strategies and provide timely guidance to global merchandising; coordinate directly on responsive levers (monthly bookings, chase, etc.).
5. Analyze the business through seasonal midsight and hindsight reports to inform future line development and merchandising strategies; review weekly selling reports to make informed product decisions in bi-weekly trade meetings.
6. Build strong, commercially viable Franchise seasonal assortments, including international exclusive styles.
7. Present and sell assortments to franchise partners, influencing them to select the most appropriate seasonal assortment to meet financial targets and reflect Brand direction.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented with a focus on the impact to topline business.
• Confident in expressing a point of view about product assortment and business opportunities.
• Organized with strong planning skills to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Able to prioritize effectively with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a willingness to learn new programs.