Senior Director, Active Brand Strategy, Old Navy

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic leader and cross-functional thought partner driving the Active brand's multi-year strategy, long range plans, and annual operating plan
• Develop investment strategy for Active brand expansion balancing growth targets with investments needs to grow physical and digital presence of the brand
• Develop Active brand customer strategy including identification of target customer segments, partnering with Marketing leadership to develop customer acquisition strategy
• Drive customer insights testing and partner with Design and Merchandising teams to develop product innovation strategy and identify potential product collaboration, partnership, and/or other assortment expansion opportunities
• Build Active brand Pricing Architecture and Promotional strategy approach in partnership with Pricing and Commercial Planning leaders
• Support key partners with analytical insights and problem solving as a cross-functional thought partner
• Develop key materials for Senior Leadership Team and other executive communications

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in merchandising and/or strategic functions within a high growth, omnichannel retail environment
• Customer and product obsession with previous exposure to Active product and/or customers
• Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to quickly identify key issues and develop hypotheses
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with ability to oversee and provide direction to cross-functional partners
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to influence and establish relationships quickly
• Entrepreneurial, start-up mentality with the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment
• Experience scaling new business models and/or products
• Experience driving test-and-learn strategies and building innovation pipelines or strategic partnerships

Nice to Have

• Experience in creating an inclusive culture, leading with a "one team" mentality, and driving high standards of performance and behaviors for teams
• Experience in the apparel industry with a focus on Active product and customers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in merchandising and/or strategic functions within a high growth, omnichannel retail environment

Benefits & Perks

• 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 four percent of an employee's base pay
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance