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
The Project Manager of Commercial Plan Readiness and Store Execution supports the Store Operations team to create effective communication, tools, and resources that drive increased store execution of commercial plan events, workload, and improved product sell through.
This role will interact with cross functional and cross channel business partners. The role will serve as the liaison between business partners to ensure collaboration for all necessary needs and assets for effective store execution. They will partner with their direct supervisor to influence key business partners across all function and channels, representing the voice of the stores in all interactions.
What You'll Do
- Identify and assess store needs for Commercial Plan and associated workload.
- Manage all necessary business partner deliverables in relation to store execution of Commercial Plan and workload to ensure on time delivery to stores.
- Execute field communications; including developing all tools to support workload and Commercial Plan activity to ensure flawless execution of in store workload.
- Ensure testing of commercial plan readiness tools for flawless store execution.
- Collect and synthesize quarterly tools, workload, communication, in store code usage, and Commercial Plan activity in stores.
- Gather promotion and event feedback to hindsight future opportunities for both stores and business partners.
- Develop feedback loop and spend time in stores to understand leader and associate sentiment, needs, and pain points to identify solutions to simplify and evolve workload and commercial plan readiness.
- Prioritize, multitask, and oversee multiple concurrent projects and workstreams with various business partners.
- Own and execute store execution of Test & Respond and Test & Learn communication, logistics, and store workload.
- Support field communications as needed.
- Support product operations execution as needed.
- Support operational efficiency and improvement as needed.
- Analyze competitors to enable best in class processes.
Who You Are
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with growth mindset in learning new technology and platforms.
- Able to identify opportunities within the store environment and offer solutions to improve overall customer and employee experience.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with all levels - leverage interpersonal style and communication methods to gain acceptance of an idea from business partners, acting as a strong team player.
- Experience in project management of complex projects, timelines, and deliverables with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Highly flexible, self-directed, and adapts well to a rapidly changing environment. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and act quickly and decisively.
- Commercial Impact – understands the importance of achieving commercial and business goals.
- Problem Solving – articulates successful response to challenging situations utilizing available knowledge while considering alternative solutions.
- Able to set specific and measurable performance objectives and strive to meet and/or exceed the performance standard.
- Time management - Demonstrated ability to identify and manage competing priorities; effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure multiple priorities are balanced and managed successfully.
- Strong critical thinking and business curiosity, including strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to read, leverage, and react to data to influence business decisions and partners.
- Excellent written and verbal skills with proven track record of delivering exceptional written work.
- Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business. Ability to travel overnight as required.
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: $73,000 - $106,500 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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