This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Assistant Merchandiser
Banana Republic
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
As a global specialty retailer, Banana Republic is focused on delivering versatile, contemporary classics. Our customers seek to make the most of every moment. How we do it is just as important as what we do. We value people who are confident, optimistic and curious, because we believe in unleashing creativity and greatness every day.
Assistant Merchandiser – Mens - Banana Republic
Who We Are: Banana Republic offers versatile, contemporary classics designed for today with style that endures. How we create our product is just as important as what we create. Details matter. We strive to make it easy, include and inspire our customers and each other every day, be curious, be honest and kind, unleash creativity and greatness every day and tread lightly on the world.
What We Do: The Assistant Merchandiser is a member of the Banana Republic Merchandising Team responsible for merchandising our products in our North America stores globally as well as our online site. Strong product merchandising and analytic skills are key to ensure success in this role.
Description:
• Contribute to the success of the Department through executing seasonal strategies for category/class that meet or exceed the Division and Business Unit’s financial goals.
• Provide information to develop key concepts, key items, promotional strategies and assortments that are commercially viable and provide exciting store experiences.
• Understand product trends, historical data and departmental input at category/class level in order to manage in-season opportunities or risks.
• Understand competitive environment and consumer needs; proactively see market knowledge through exposure to competitive retail outlets.
• Influence others to achieve results; leadership presence.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (Design, Production, Planning, Distribution).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Current/previous retail buying experience as Assistant Merchandiser, Merchandise Assistant, or equivalent; passion for a career in Merchandising!
• Proven ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills; able to manage competing priorities
• Attention to detail is a must!
• Possess a working knowledge of financial measurements.
• Product point of view & conviction in it; yet open-minded.
• Maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals.
• Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Customer oriented.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta.
• 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.*
• Employees receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Employees can apply for tuition reimbursement.*
• Family care programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet Discount Program.
*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. In 2016, Gap Inc. was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign for the thirteenth consecutive year and was the sole winner of the Catalyst award for equality in the workplace in 2016.