Overview

Gap Inc. Director, Merchandising - Beauty Business

As the Merchandising Director for our Beauty division, you will lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy and financial planning across both vertical and third-party product assortments. This role is central to the newly launched Beauty division, a strategic growth initiative within our organization, leveraging our iconic brand portfolio and omnichannel retail capabilities. You will shape the product vision, drive category performance, and ensure a compelling and cohesive assortment that resonates with our customers across physical and digital channels.

What You'll Do

• Own the merchandising strategy for vertical and third-party product assortments.
• Develop and manage the financial plan including sales, margin, and inventory.
• Lead assortment planning, pricing, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Analyze customer insights and market trends to inform decisions.
• Drive innovation in product selection and storytelling.
• Build and lead a high-performing merchandising team.
• Ensure a cohesive omnichannel experience.
• Identify growth opportunities and optimize category performance.
• Align merchandising strategies with overall business goals.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of merchandising experience in retail, beauty, or consumer goods.
• Success in launching and scaling new business units or brands.
• Collaborative leader with strong influence across teams.
• Strategic thinker with deep customer and category insights.
• Operationally rigorous with cross-functional experience.
• Passionate about beauty and customer experience.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making and performance analysis.

Benefits At Gap Inc.

• 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 4% of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• See more of the benefits we offer.

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: $152,500 - $202,000 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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services

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