Assistant Manager - First Colony at Banana Republic in SUGAR LAND, Texas

Job Description:

About Banana Republic

Born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits, Banana Republic has repositioned itself as a premium, experiential lifestyle brand for today’s modern world. ​​Designed for a life where anything is possible, we use the finest materials with the latest fabric innovations to create timeless, versatile clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Through our home and art collections, we extend beyond apparel and are a part of our customers' lives at home.​​

We are creating memorable, immersive experiences online and in-store that build lasting relationships and solve our customers’ lifestyle needs. ​​Our team is made up of passionate and curious storytellers who are pushing the boundaries to deliver consistent, quality product through an elevated customer experience. Sound interesting? Join us as on the BR journey as we create what’s next.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you set the tone for the store and the team and help bring our brand to life for our customers. You're responsible for driving profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store including; customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. You are responsible for supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. Through collaboration with your General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to Leads, Experts and Brand Associates to cultivate a high performing team to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers.

What You'll Do

• Support strategies and processes to drive store sales and deliver results through a customer centric mindset.


• Recruit, hire and develop highly productive Brand Associate and Expert teams.


• Own assigned area of responsibility.


• Implement action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.


• Perform Service Leader duties.


• Ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures.


• Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape.


• Promote community involvement.


• Leverage omni-channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience.


• Ensure all compliance standards are met.

Who You Are

• A current or former retail employee with 1-3 years of retail management experience.


• A high school graduate or equivalent.


• A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.


• Passionate about retail and thrive in a fastpaced environment.


• Driven by metrics to deliver results to meet business goals.


• Determined to effectively lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring.


• Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.


• Able to utilize retail technology. * Able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 pounds.


• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• 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.*
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*For eligible employees

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.



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