Banana Vice President Merchandising, Women's

Banana Republic Vice President Merchandising, Women’s

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Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high‑quality, expertly crafted collections that inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers—creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.

This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of the Banana Republic Women’s Merchandising organization and its goals; delivering value through building high‑performing teams and balancing innovation, quality, and costs that meet the brand’s long‑term global vision.

As VP, you will lead a team of Merchandising professionals, manage direct reports (Sr. Directors and Directors), and partner closely with Design, Planning, Product Development, and other cross‑functional teams to execute the product pipeline, improve gross margin, increase inventory optimization, and drive SG&A efficiencies.

You will develop, communicate, and drive long‑range strategies, build strong relationships with the leadership team and key functional leaders, inspire and motivate talent, and be accountable for achieving business objectives through product differentiation, customer response, and financial performance.

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Remote options are not indicated). Reports directly to the Head of Merchandising & Inventory Management.

Salary Range: $300,000 – $340,000 USD (Pay varies by qualifications, experience, and location; minimum wage and state requirements apply).

• Independently lead the overall vision and strategy for   Women’s business; accountable for final decision‑making.
• Empower direct reports to lead functional strategies and deliver on broader business objectives.
• Sign off on the operational strategy (short‑ and long‑term) to execute the brand‑wide long‑range plan.
• Provide perspective on market opportunities and alignment with internal strengths.
• Lead, direct, and develop the Merchandising team through all product development stages.

• Lead the team in creating strong product assortments that deliver on  ’s goals, focusing on key initiatives.
• Ensure product assortments across all departments are aligned and non‑duplicative.
• Deliver seasonal strategies that provide an exciting omni‑experience and support brand/ division goals.
• Listen actively to cross‑functional team members to surface innovative ideas and empower ownership.
• Create a seamless omni experience through collaborative assortment, promotional, visual, and marketing strategies.

• Sign off on and enable execution of product LRP strategies.
• Partner with leadership to manage and react to business in the moment, ensuring sales, profit, and demand goals are met.
• Guide the team through pre‑season process and milestone meetings, including strategic alignment and investment reviews.
• Provide clear leadership on seasonal investments to support financial targets.
• Partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Site Merchandising to ensure a cohesive consumer experience.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market.

• Motivate, coach, and inspire the broader team; role model positive, solution‑oriented leadership.
• Build strong relationships with cross‑functional partners and champion peer‑to‑peer development.
• Align resources to build an organization set for success.
• Drive solutions, prioritize, and serve the business and broader team.
• Build talent through coaching and inclusion.

• Operate independently, making critical decisions without consultation.
• Demonstrate clear articulation of strategy to senior leadership.
• Think strategically, conceptually, and creatively; articulate a…