The Merchandising Director will own and oversee the merchandise strategies for the Gap China business, driving seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs. This role will be accountable for delivering annual financial goals, driving the execution of Franchise Market, and owning Franchise needs in brand milestone meetings. They will partner with cross-functional team members to deliver brand key concepts, key items, and assortments across multiple formats (Shop-in-Shop, Free Standing Store, Online) to ensure the collection is commercially viable and provides an exciting customer experience. Initiatives they will manage and execute include regional assortment strategies, developing lineplans, managing the development of local Franchise exclusives and analyzing the business to deliver product recaps, seasonal mid-sights, and seasonal hind-sights.
This position will be based in China and will be part of the Gap Inc Franchise Product team, partnering with Gap Franchise Merchandising, Franchise Planning, Account Management, Product Operations, Store Experience and Marketing.
Partner directly with Gap Franchise Merchandising and Design to influence and protect the product architecture and assortment of Gap China with franchise partner
Actively participate as the voice of Franchise in milestone meetings to ensure critical paths and calendars are met, partnering with Franchise Merchandising and Design
Manage and own all documents and shared tools related to the China market and local sourcing assortment
Own planning and execution of Franchise market week experience for China to offer a compelling market experience
Develop long term strategies to drive growth by analyzing sales performance of businesses, by category and across global vs locally sourced regional product to meet customer needs and maximize sales
Develop, mentor and train direct reports through: review of process, timely goal setting, weekly touch bases and quarterly check-ins and identify and provide additional training as needed
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrate a strong point of view about product assortment and business opportunities
Ability to problem solve independently, with ability to adapt to diverse audiences and environments
Strong communication and relationship/team skills
Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint) with aptitude for learning new programs
15+ years of retail/wholesale merchandising experience
5 years of management experience preferred
Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2023 net sales were $14.9 billion. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
