Visual Merchandising Specialist

Job Description

About GapOur past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands - Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta - have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for morethan 50 years.But were more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and its why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. Its why were committed to giving back to the communities where welive and work. If youre one of the super-talented who thrive on change, arent afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us. About the RoleThe Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for driving the visual standards across selected accounts across one region primarily, and all regions as required. This role is office based with no direct reports but will support and coach selected franchiseesremotely in delivering the Gap Inc. visual proposition to deliver against functional VM metrics. In collaboration with the Regional Visual Manager and the regional team, this role will drive the franchisees commercial plan, applying VM commercial tacticsto support the franchisee in meeting and exceeding identified financial goals or targets. This role will be required to work across all Gap Inc. brands, supporting with development of functional tools and trainings. This role calls for an agile and organizedcandidate, who is able to prioritize multiple competing demands, working with pace and efficiency.What Youll Do

• Deploys the functional regional strategy with selected accounts, including the review and validation of windows, instore signage and floor plans
• Knows KPIs and goals for selected accounts, how markets are performing to those goals & has action plans in place to achieve results in areas of influence.
• Maintains awareness of competition and reacts appropriately through visual solutions & focuses on supporting partners to improve KPIs through effective product presentation and store merchandising.
• Delivers functional service level and project work, in line with business and partner priorities, with ability to prioritize high value work
• Uses appropriate tools and resources to validate, develop and launch new store points of distribution which meet capacity and tiering targets in partnership with Store Design

Who You Are

• Established visual merchandising experience at Flagship/Top store level in a similar retail environment. Wholesale VM experience would be advantageous.
• Strength in coaching, influencing and relationship building skills across internal and external teams
• Excellent organization and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent at multi-tasking, effective time management skills + ability to manage / prioritize workload
• Strong problem solving skills
• Must be able to & willing to travel domestically and internationally

Benefits at Gap

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, 30% off at Gap Outlet, and the ability to purchase discounted merchandise during international travel at Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Old Navy.
• Pension schemes available, depending on role.
• Market-leading private medical healthcare and well-being programme.*
• Voluntary medical cash plan open to all employees.
• Performance-related discretionary bonuses.*
• Access to our Employee Support Programme for overall well-being.

*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 decisionswithout 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. This year, weve been named as one of the Best Places to Work bythe Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row. US Candidates - Non NYCPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as partof Gap Incs quarantine guidelinesafter being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.USCandidates - NYCBeginning December 27, 2021 the City of New York requires all employees in the City who work on site to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption from the vaccine requirement is approved dueto an accommodation for a disability, a sincerely held religious belief or other legally protected basis (including status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses).