Gap Inc. VP, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Growth

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.

We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.

About the role

This leader will report to the Chief Entertainment Officer and will be responsible for driving strategic partnerships across Gap Inc.'s Fashiontainment platform, translating brand strategies into global revenue growth and cultural impact. The Head of Strategic Partnerships and Growth will work with Gap Inc's portfolio of brands and lead a cross-functional team accountable to drive unified, large scale entertainment deals across the enterprise. This leader will bring differentiated expertise that sits at the intersection of entertainment and consumer products, and will operate across Legal, Finance, Licensing and Brand to structure and negotiate deals from concept to execution. Beyond deal-making, the Entertainment Division serves as Gap Inc.'s enterprise alignment engine, identifying moments of maximum cultural and commercial impact. They will be accountable for aligning the organization to transform individual brand activations into company-wide movements. Lastly, this leader will work alongside the Entertainment Division leaders to scale growth for the global licensing business, establish a foothold in content ventures and forge enterprise-wide strategic partnerships.Salary Range: $320,000-$350,000Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities
Drive and Execute Entertainment Division Strategy
· Lead the development and execution of the Entertainment Division's long-range vision and translate it into operating plans, roadmaps and measurable KPIs
· Identify and evaluate new business and brand opportunities - developing the financial models, investment rationale and competitive analysis needed to assess commercial potential and brand fit
· Work closely with the Chief Business and Strategy Officer to align enterprise strategy, governance and operating priorities with the Division's direction
· Lead development of the Long-Range Plan and Annual Operating Plan and deliver strategic narratives that align Board, Senior Leadership and Brand teams around the Division's strategy
· Build the operational foundation to scale the Division - ensuring strategy translates into clear ownership, measurable outcomes and disciplined execution

Forge Global Strategic Partnerships and Drive Deal-Making
• Build and lead enterprise-wide, global strategic partnerships with high-profile companies, platforms and IP holders that expand Gap Inc.'s cultural reach and revenue
• Spearhead deal-making efforts - structuring commercial terms, leading negotiations and executing in close partnership with Legal, Finance and Brand stakeholders
• Cultivate a forward-looking global pipeline of partnership opportunities aligned to Division and Brand priorities
• Partner with Corporate Strategy to evaluate acquisition targets and develop investment rationale

Steer Cross-Company Alignment
• Cement the Entertainment Division as a defining growth engine for Gap Inc.
• Partner closely with the Head of Licensing to fuel global licensing growth across categories, channels and markets
• Support the VP of Development in building out a Gap Inc. content slate and executing associated deal-making
• Serve as a trusted thought partner for Brand and Creative leaders on entertainment-focused opportunities
• Mobilize cross-functional teams to build momentum and deliver against shared goals

Who you are

Key Experiences
· 15+ years of strategy consulting and corporate strategy experience with deep expertise across retail, apparel, customer experience, entertainment, and digital
· Bachelor's degree and MBA required; Demonstrated success in advancing and growing businesses globally
· Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills; ability to frame new, ambiguous and complex issues; able to generate insight through rigorous analysis
· Turnaround and transformation efforts, including business model innovation, operating systems development, large scale cost improvements, and organizational restructures and effectiveness
· Mergers and acquisition expertise including market research, prospect identification, due diligence, negotiation and post-merger/acquisition integration; Experience with progressive and innovative consumer insights efforts
· Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to develop talent and build a high performing team; Strong influence skills and ability to work successfully with peers; a true team player
· Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate compelling narratives through executive presentations, cross-functional alignment sessions and external speaking engagements
· Ability to work effectively with senior executives, including the SLT and Board of Directors; Desire and ability to work in a matrixed organization

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

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 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.