Gap Inc. Regional Visual Manager - LATAM Job at BoF Careers in New York
BoF Careers, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Gap Inc. Regional Visual Manager - LATAM
Base pay range: $103,500.00/yr - $137,100.00/yr
About Gap Inc.
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials. This simple idea — that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms — is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About The Role
The Regional Visual Manager (LATAM) drives the overall Gap Inc. franchise and wholesale business across the Americas, working with existing and new partners and cross-functional regional teams. Latin America is Gap Inc.'s largest revenue-driving and fastest-growing region, and this role sustains financial performance across the region, supporting up to 6 brands and up to 12 partners.
As brand guardian across all four Gap Inc. brands, the role leads the international store experience strategy for Latin America and directly manages select franchise accounts. The RVM coaches franchise partners to deliver locally relevant visual merchandising strategies that meet global brand standards, applying strategic commercial tactics to drive in-season product performance and financial goals across all retail channels.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing the seasonal end-to-end product lifecycle with extensive experience in managing commercial visual merchandising strategies, knowledge of store design, and experience in managing new store openings. The RVM drives brand relevance and revenue across all customer touchpoints to deliver a seamless omni-channel journey and experience for Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta brick-and-mortar stores.
The role also manages wholesale showroom setup strategy across all brands, driving creative excellence, team collaboration, and blue-sky thinking to deliver elevated showroom experiences for live market week buying events across NYC and San Francisco four times a year.
What You'll Do
- Manage Gap Inc.'s largest and fastest-growing, high-profile partners, driving brand relevance and revenue across multi-channel businesses in these markets
- Define annual and seasonal Visual Merchandising strategies to fuel regional business growth objectives and support cross-functional strategic alignment
- Provide seasonal VM direction to Franchise partners to support launches across all brands using window mockups, floor plans and in-store marketing investment strategies
- Support the Senior Visual Manager by delivering functional service level and project work aligned with business and partner priorities
- Plan and deliver seasonal VM strategies in line with global brand, franchise partner, regional and business objectives
- Influence in-season management strategies, providing visual solutions to improve financial and KPI performance
- Analyze key KPI goals and market performance, and implement commercial plans to achieve and improve results
- Validate, develop, and launch new store points of distribution meeting VM targets in partnership with Store Design for all brands
- Partner with Store Design, Marketing, Creative, Account Management, L&D, Product, Planning, Logistics and Finance
- Build partnerships with external Franchise partner teams to influence strategic decision-making and execution in line with the global brand vision
Who You Are
- Extensive visual merchandising and showroom setup experience with ability to make strategic investment and planning decisions to drive ROI
- Experience operating multi-brand environments across multiple channels
- Strong knowledge of the Latin America retail landscape and market sensitivities, with proven ability to tailor VM strategies to local needs
- Experience within a franchise/international structure with solid business acumen and understanding of how functional practices integrate with matrix goals
- Ability to influence and motivate at all levels with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented with accountability and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Collaborative, with strong relationship-building in cross-functional, remote teams
- Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Fluent in Spanish is essential
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 volunteer up to five hours per month.
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching up to four percent.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Equal Opportunity
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We recruit, hire, train and promote qualified people of all backgrounds, and make employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received awards for our commitment to equality and strive for a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging.
Salary Range: $103,500 - $137,100 USD. Employee pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. We will meet minimum wage or the minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.