Director, Brand Strategy - Athleta (San Francisco based)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic leader and cross-functional thought partner as the brand develops its multi-year strategy, long-range plans, and annual operating plan
• Drive Gap Inc. Corporate and Brand Strategy initiative identification, planning, and success activities, including analyzing data, creating financial models, and conducting market and competitive research
• Synthesize findings, develop storylines, and communicate recommendations to Senior Management and Leadership Team
• Partner with Merchandising to identify product growth opportunities and create business plans for expansion
• Support cross-functional business partners with analytical insights and problem solving
• Build cross-functional partnerships and consensus
• Influence strategy for area/team

Requirements

• Professional work experience in apparel, ideally with merchandising and go-to-market experience, and management consulting is strongly preferred
• MBA is preferred
• Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to quickly identify key issues and develop hypotheses
• Ability to translate complex ideas and dispersed information into simple, actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with ability to oversee and provide direction to cross-functional partners and junior team members
• Strong business acumen related to consumer-facing businesses and ability to assess impact of decisions on overall business performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to connect and influence senior executives
• Strong collaboration skills and a true team player attitude

Nice to Have

• Experience in apparel with merchandising and go-to-market expertise
• Management consulting experience
• MBA degree

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel industry and management consulting (preferred)
• MBA degree (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry
• Up to five 'on the clock' volunteer hours each month
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to four percent
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance