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Merchandiser – Women’s Gap Franchise Jobs in New York, NY at Gap Inc.
Title: Merchandiser – Women’s Gap Franchise
Company: Gap Inc.
Location: New York, NY
About Gap Inc.Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About The RoleThe Franchise Merchant owns and oversee the Women’s merchandise strategies for the Gap Franchise business, driving seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs. This role is accountable for delivering annual financial goals, driving the execution of Franchise Market, and owning Franchise needs in brand milestone meetings. They will partner with cross-functional team members to deliver Brand design concepts, key items, and assortments across multiple formats (SIS, FSS, Online) to ensure that the collection is commercially viable and provides an exciting customer experience. Initiatives they will manage and execute include development of franchise exclusives, regional assortment strategies, developing lineplans, supporting local sourcing, and analyzing the business for product recaps, seasonal midsights, and seasonal hindsights.
Position will be based in the NY HQ and will be part of the Gap Inc Franchise Product team, partnering with Gap Global Merchandising, Franchise Planning, Product Operations, Store Experience and Marketing.
What You’ll Do
Effectively liaise with Global Gap Merchandising to influence and protect franchise specific needs while remaining aligned with brand direction and keeping assortment focused
Eliminate redundancies in the product assortment
Identify individual market needs, opportunities, and challenges to address future and/or in-season management needs
Present and sell assortments to Franchise partners while influencing franchisees to buy most appropriate seasonal assortment for their market and Old Navy brand to achieve targeted financial goals
Partner with cross functional teams to develop and execute all necessary tools for Market Week
Understand product trends, historical data, and departmental input at category/class level to make informed product recommendations using reports to influence internal and external teams
Validate costing and placement strategies with Production
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree
1-2 years of retail buying / wholesale merchandising experience
Experience as a Merchandiser or equivalent
Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Strong strategic and analytical ability
Benefits at Gap Inc.
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 fou…
