About Banana Republic
Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.
Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant to the Brand President and CEO Banana Republic plays a pivotal role in enabling a seamless, high-impact partnership with this leader. This position is critical to the effective operation of the Brand President’s office and the Banana Republic Leadership Team.
Acting as a trusted partner, the Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support with a strong emphasis on discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality. This role requires proactive anticipation of needs, effective prioritization, and the ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced environment.
The Executive Assistant works closely with the Brand President to manage competing priorities, facilitate communication with senior stakeholders, and ensure alignment across the organization. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to build relationships with executive leadership and gain insight into company strategy and performance at a global scale.
What You'll Do
Administrative & Calendar Management
Manage a complex, dynamic calendar across multiple time zones, including scheduling meetings and coordinating travel. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, concurrently, with tight deadlines.
Confidentiality & Judgment
Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion. Exercise strong judgment and initiative to solve problems and recommend solutions.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications, including email, phone, and correspondence. Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
Meeting & Event Coordination
Prepare agendas, capture notes, and track follow-ups. Plan and execute meetings and events, including logistics, catering, A/V, and materials. Support team offsites and town halls.
Document & Information Management
Maintain organized systems for files, records, and documents to ensure efficient access and retrieval.
Team Lead
Provide guidance to a group of Administrative Assistants aligned to the Brand President’s expectations.
Expense & Budget Management
Manage expense reporting, budget tracking, and financial documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
Who You Are
Experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a matrixed retail organization preferred.
Skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate with urgency
Attributes
- Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Acts as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and sound judgment
- High attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
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.
Salary Range: $119,000 - $148,700 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.
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