Manager, Executive Search

Gap; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a collaborative and resourceful professional to join our Executive Search function within Talent Acquisition.

You will support VP+ hiring across our portfolio of iconic brands by executing search strategies and building leadership pipelines, delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and business partners. As a key member of the Executive Search Team, you will partner with recruiters and senior leaders to support full lifecycle executive hiring, from sourcing through

Qualifications

• Experience supporting executive search or senior-level recruitment in a complex organization.
• Strong sourcing skills to identify VP+ talent across functions and industries.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective search strategies and candidate profiles.
• Proven track record building diverse pipelines and supporting inclusive hiring practices.
• Familiarity with executive sourcing methodologies and market research.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple searches or projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills for executive decks and market materials.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve sourcing and research storytelling.
• Discretion and judgment handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of VP+ searches across the enterprise with senior recruiters and leaders.
• Conduct market research, talent mapping, and sourcing to build diverse leadership pipelines.
• Manage stages of executive recruitment: outreach, screening, scheduling, assessments, and interviews.
• Build relationships to understand role requirements, priorities, and leadership expectations.
• Provide updates, insights, and reporting to recruiters and hiring leaders throughout the search.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and ensure compliance across executive searches.
• Develop search materials: position profiles, market summaries, and candidate briefs.
• Cultivate an inclusive executive talent network and engage passive candidates.
• Deliver metrics and search summaries to help leaders make talent decisions.
• Represent the team with professionalism and strong communication for a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Executive search

Sourcing

Market research

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Storytelling

Leadership pipelines

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About the Role

Gap Inc. is seeking a collaborative and resourceful to join our Executive Search function within the Talent Acquisition organization. In this role, you will support VP+ hiring across our portfolio of iconic brands by executing search strategies, building strong leadership pipelines, and delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and business partners.
As a key member of the Executive Search Team, you will partner closely with recruiters and senior business leaders to support the full lifecycle of executive hiring across the enterprise. Through market insights, thoughtful communication, and strong project management, you will help position Gap Inc. as an employer of choice and contribute to our vision to become a high‑performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.
Using market research, candidate engagement, and strong coordination skills, you will help strengthen leadership pipelines and ensure high‑quality outcomes. You will manage critical stages of the executive recruitment process—from sourcing and screening to interview management and onboarding support. By building trusted relationships, leveraging market insights, and cultivating inclusive networks of talent, you will help ensure Gap Inc. has the leadership needed to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving retail environment.

What You'll Do

• Support the execution of VP+ searches across the enterprise, partnering with senior recruiters and business leaders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Conduct market research, talent mapping, and sourcing to build diverse, future‑focused leadership pipelines.
• Manage key stages of the executive recruitment process, including candidate outreach, screening, scheduling, assessments, and coordination of interviews.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand role requirements, business priorities, and leadership expectations.
• Provide timely updates, insights, and reporting to recruiters and hiring leaders throughout the search process.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate data, ensuring compliance and consistency across all executive searches.
• Support the development of search materials, including position profiles, market summaries, and candidate briefs.
• Cultivate and maintain an inclusive network of executive talent, proactively engaging passive candidates aligned with Gap Inc.’s values and leadership capabilities.
• Assist in delivering metrics, dashboards, and search summaries that help leaders make informed talent decisions.
• Represent the Executive Search team with professionalism and strong communication, contributing to a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.

Who You Are

• Experience supporting executive search or senior‑level recruitment, ideally within a complex or matrixed organization.
• Strong sourcing skills with the ability to identify and engage VP+ talent across multiple functions and industries.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective search strategies and candidate profiles.
• Demonstrated track record to building diverse pipelines and supporting inclusive hiring practices.
• Familiarity with executive sourcing methodologies, market research, and competitive talent landscapes.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple searches or projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to build polished executive‑level decks and talent market presentations.
• Comfort leveraging and adapting AI tools and emerging technologies to improve sourcing, research storytelling, and operational efficiency.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance hands‑on execution and strategic thinking.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset—eager to learn, improve processes, and contribute to team success.