Banana Republic is hiring : Manager, Visual Merchandising Strategy & Operations i

Overview 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

The Visual Strategy Manager will support both the Creative and Visual Merchandising departments from a strategic perspective. They will own and support budget management of the Creative and Visual Merchandising teams, support vendor payments, manage key fleet information, ensure achievement of department goals and perform business analysis.

What You\'ll Do Support budget management for the Creative and Visual Merchandising teams

Create initial budgets for projects by category to enable accurate tracking

Track overall spending by project relative to budget

Ensure team members are aware of and staying within budget constraints

Track spending on Pcards monthly & communicate out

Reconcile monthly Pcard & PO reporting

Work with Senior Manager to identify capitalizable expenses

Work with vendors to establish appropriate payment methodologies, and ensure clear vendor understanding of the process

Work with vendors and Sourcing to get vendors set up in our system

Execute payments for project work in partnership with Creative and Visual Merchandising team members

Own and manage store lists and store information to help inform decision-making across teams

Create and implement mechanisms to support updating of fleet information

Respond to ad hoc requests from the team regarding fleet characteristics, to drive their decision-making

Help ensure achievement of departmental goals

Help plan out team workload by creating timelines, establishing major project milestones, and tracking progress relative to milestones

Drive decision-making as needed to ensure progress toward milestones

Facilitate project status / update meetings across the department

Create team-wide calendars to give a view to overall workload and identify potential issues in advance

Hindsight activities to inform planning for future initiatives

Special projects

Work on special projects as needed and leverage department knowledge to support the Creative and Visual Merchandising teams.

Who You Are 5+ years of retail and visual experience

Extremely strong organization, communication, writing and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills - experience distilling relevant insights from large amounts of data

Ability to work independently, think creatively, be proactive and execute against tight timelines

Proven ability to build strong working relationships and able to collaborate with all levels of management

Ability to travel with creative and visual teams

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and MAC OS

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.

Salary Range : $114,900 - $152,200 USD

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.

Equal Opportunity 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.

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