Banana Republic Merchandise Assistant, Men's - Banana Republic

Banana Republic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

Banana Republic is seeking a Merchandising professional to develop and support inclusive merchandise strategies that delight customers while achieving financial goals. You will own day-to-day sample management, master pricing, and database tools, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and bring compelling products to market.

You will coordinate with Design, Visual Merchandising, Styling and Production to ensure on-time availability and align product strategies with

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical ability.
• Highly organized with proactive pipeline support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; storytelling.
• Ability to align with and influence cross-functional partners.
• Ability to identify potential problems and questions.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandise assortments meeting global, digital, and regional needs.
• Coordinate samples with Design, Visual Merchandising, Styling and Production partners to ensure on-time availability.
• Identify in-season opportunities and risks by analyzing sales performance and marketplace information.
• Use established tools and procedures to identify, organize, and categorize information, including pricing.
• Share job-related information to provide routine, ongoing support across MA group.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem identification

Job description

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller's brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life's journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers - creators and visionaries who seek out what's next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.

About the role

In this role, you will develop, execute, and support inclusive merchandise strategies that delight customers while meeting or exceeding the business's financial goals. As part of the Merchandising team, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to drive business performance and bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the day-to-day management of samples to support business decisions, master pricing and database tools, and provide daily support to Merchandising initiatives. You are 100% accountable and empowered.

What you'll do

• Support merchandise assortments that meet global, digital, and regional customer needs and align with the overall department strategy
• Coordinate samples with Design, Visual Merchandising, Styling and Production partners to ensure on-time availability, supporting product strategies and requirements, so customer needs are met
• Help identify in-season business opportunities and risks by analyzing and communicating sales performance and gathering marketplace information
• Use established tools and procedures to identify, organize, and categorize information, including pricing
• Share job-related information to provide routine, ongoing support across MA group

Who you are

• Strong strategic and analytical ability
• Highly organized, with the ability to anticipate support needs throughout the pipeline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at presenting information and storytelling
• Ability to align with, collaborate with, and influence cross-functional partners and peers
• Ability to recognize and question potential problems and situations

Hourly Range

$22.90 - $28.00

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• 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.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*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. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.