Assistant Merchandiser, Women's

Gap Inc. • San Francisco, CA

12d

About The Position

About the Role In this role, you will develop, execute and drive merchandise strategies and product that delight the customer while delivering the financial goals of the business. As the strategic backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using consumer insights, market data, trends and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You are accountable and empowered to see things through the end. At Gap Inc., we’re more than the clothes we make. We’re a collective of brands united by the belief that real people can (and should) drive real change. We’re a company that’s been synonymous with equality and inclusivity since our founding. The first of our industry to translate our commitment to sustainability into true accountability. Made stronger by our global team’s unique personalities, passions and pride, we set out every day to make the world a bit bolder and a bit brighter.

Requirements

• Product obsessed, interested in the market and cultural zeitgeist
• Strong strategic ability with an ability to connect business opportunities to product assortments
• Analytical, driven for results with strong financial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
• Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers
• Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner

Responsibilities

• Represent the consumer and the competitive landscape as you shape department product strategies
• Utilize these strategies to influence product development, working with Design and Production to commercialize an assortment that delivers to financial targets
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Site, Copy and Creative to bring product strategies to life in every customer touchpoint
• Review seasonal investment strategy by market with Inventory Management to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected
• Identify business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance and gathering marketplace information
• Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed