Gap VM Sample Coordinator, Gap Brand

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on brand merchandise

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Gap Inc. is hiring a Sample Coordinator to be the expert for advertising samples. You will report to the Sample Manager and partner with cross-functional teams to track and return samples in a timely, organized manner.

Your role includes ordering, receiving, organizing, and maintaining samples, tracking variances, and ensuring availability ahead of store sets. Attention to detail and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Analytical detail orientation and strong time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Retail, merchandising, or styling experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample orders, tracking, and maintenance for mock store sets.
• Communicate sample variances affecting workflow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to locate missing samples.
• Place orders with distribution centers for missing samples.
• Organize sample closets and manage post-season disposal.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

College education preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS Word

Job description

About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that's run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it. We've built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what's next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we're headed, we'd love to have you join us.

About The Role

The Sample Coordinator will be the sample expert and key point of contact for all advertising samples for the Gap visual merchandising and store styling team. This role will report into the Sample Manager while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure all samples and requests are appropriately tracked, accounted for, and returned in a timely, organized manner.

What You'll Do

• Support team deliverables with timely sample ordering, receiving, tracking, organizing, and maintenance. Responsible for samples used for mock store sets and visual displays.
• Understand and communicate any specific sample variances that might impact workflow.
• Work with manager and cross-functional teams to identify any missing samples that need to be borrowed leading up to store sets. Return borrowed samples on time. If samples are unavailable, help to troubleshoot for alternative solutions.
• Place orders with distribution centers as needed for missing samples and one-off requests.
• Keep sample closets organized. Manage the donation/disposal of samples at the end of a season to make room for the next season's samples.

Who You Are

• Highly detail oriented with strong time management and organization skills.
• Sense of urgency with ability to prioritize and adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment while building cross-functional partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Must be able to safely lift and maneuver up to 50lbs
• College education preferred with 2+ years in retail, merchandising, or styling role.

Hourly Range: $22.90 - $28.10

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 Gap

• 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.