General Manager - Williamsburg Premium

Banana Republic; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Competitive Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Banana Republic is seeking a General Manager to lead store operations, drive profitable sales, and mentor a high-performing team. You will bridge the brand vision with store execution across Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development, delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, and implement SOPs while promoting an inclusive environment and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail experience leading others.
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees.
• College degree preferred.
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor, stock room, and office; lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including travel, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Business Acumen skills
• Established time management skills
• Strong planning and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Analyzes results and identifies opportunities to drive KPIs with the leadership team.
• Drive profitable sales through forecasting and scheduling.
• Manage store budget for daily operations in support of the P&L.
• Builds highly productive teams through sourcing, selecting and developing people.
• Accountable for team performance through coaching and feedback.
• Teaches and trains to build capabilities.
• Leads the implementation and execution of all SOPs and initiatives.
• Creates an inclusive environment.
• Implements action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.
• Performs Service Leader duties.
• Represents the brand and understands the competitors.
• Promotes community involvement.
• Leverages OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Ensures all compliance standards are met.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Planning and prioritization

Education

College degree

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.

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

As the General Manager, you are responsible for leading your team to deliver a profitable store business plan. You ensure your store achieves all key metrics and is meeting or exceeding goals. You are the link between the brand vision and how it comes to life in your store. You drive profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store to include, Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development. As the General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to your store team that delivers a best in class customer experience.

What you\'ll do

• Analyzes results, identifies opportunities and makes decisions in collaboration with the leadership team to drive key performance indicators


• Drive profitable sales through forecasting and scheduling


• Manages store budget for daily operations in support of the P&L


• Builds highly productive teams through sourcing, selecting and developing people


• Accountable for team performance through coaching and feedback.


• Teaches and trains to build capabilities.


• Leads the implementation and execution of all Standard Operating Procedures and initiatives


• Creates an inclusive environment


• Implements action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity


• Performs Service Leader duties


• Represents the brand and understands the competitors


• Promotes community involvement


• Leverages OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience


• Ensures all compliance standards are met

Who you are

• 3-5 years of retail experience leading others


• College degree or equivalent experience preferred


• Demonstrated ability to deliver results


• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees


• College degree preferred


• Ability to maneuver around sales floor, stock room, and office; work around and with chemicals; lift/carry up to 30 lbs.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including travel, to meet the needs of the business including nights, weekends, holidays


• Ability to travel as required


• Business Acumen skills


• Established time management skills


• Strong planning and prioritization skills

Salary Range: $52,100.00 - $70,400.00

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.