Executive Assistant to the Brand President and CEO Banana Republic

Gap Inc.•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a matrixed retail organization preferred.
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
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

Responsibilities

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.
Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
Exercise strong judgment and initiative to solve problems and recommend solutions.
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.
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.
Maintain organized systems for files, records, and documents to ensure efficient access and retrieval.
Provide guidance to a group of Administrative Assistants aligned to the Brand President’s expectations.
Manage expense reporting, budget tracking, and financial documentation with accuracy and timeliness.