Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser

ABOUT BANANA REPUBLIC

Born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits, Banana Republic has repositioned itself as a premium, experiential lifestyle brand for today’s modern world. Designed for a life where anything is possible, we use the finest materials with the latest fabric innovations to create timeless, versatile clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Through our home and art collections, we extend beyond apparel and are a part of our customers' lives at home.

We are creating memorable, immersive experiences online and in-store that build lasting relationships and solve our customers’ lifestyle needs. Our team is made up of passionate and curious storytellers who are pushing the boundaries to deliver consistent, quality product through an elevated customer experience. Sound interesting? Join us as on the BR journey as we create what’s next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will set the tone for the store team and help bring our brands vision and storytelling to life for our customers and employees. Your leadership role is critical in supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals and drive profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store, including customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. Through collaboration with your leadership team, your goal is to teach others and coach behaviors to cultivate a high performing team that meets or exceeds goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Lead the implementation of merchandising strategies and initiatives

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper execution of merchandising plans

- Create and maintain mapping for product displays

- Support the development and execution of promotional campaigns

• All leaders are expected to become experts of the brand's selling behaviors, leading and leveraging these behaviors with every customer who walks through our doors and allowing us to provide an exceptional customer experience
• Recruit, hire and develop people to drive a culture of high performance and engagement
• Accountable for team performance through teaching, coaching and providing meaningful feedback to build capabilities
• Support strategies and processes using a customer centric mindset to deliver results, drive store sales, and maximize efficiencies and productivity
• Promote community involvement
• Adapt team priorities to respond to customer and business partner needs
• Provide front line supervision to an operational, service or administrative team

WHO YOU ARE

- Previous experience in a similar role preferred

- Knowledge of merchandising principles and techniques

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Provides clear and direct communication of expectations and gives feedback while listening to learn in order to unlock personal and business results
• Proven ability to organize and utilize time management and prioritization skills to effectively manage multiple tasks in an environment with competing demands
• Strength in driving metrics to deliver results that will meet or exceed business goals
• Able to travel as required
• Probe beyond the stated situation, uses reporting and company tools to find identify underlying issues and considers possible alternatives
• Good understanding of concepts and procedures within own subject area

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.

US Candidates
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Visual/Product Merchandising: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person