Executive Assistant to the Brand President and CEO Banana Republic

About the Role The Executive Assistant to the Brand President and CEO Banana Republic plays a pivotal role in enabling a seamless, high-impact partnership with this leader. This position is critical to the effective operation of the Brand President’s office and the Banana Republic Leadership Team. Acting as a trusted partner, the Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support with a strong emphasis on discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality. This role requires proactive anticipation of needs, effective prioritization, and the ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced environment. The Executive Assistant works closely with the Brand President to manage competing priorities, facilitate communication with senior stakeholders, and ensure alignment across the organization. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to build relationships with executive leadership and gain insight into company strategy and performance at a global scale. What You'll Do Administrative & Calendar Management Manage a complex, dynamic calendar across multiple time zones, including scheduling meetings and coordinating travel. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, concurrently, with tight deadlines. Confidentiality & Judgment Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion. Exercise strong judgment and initiative to solve problems and recommend solutions. Communication & Stakeholder Management Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications, including email, phone, and correspondence. Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. Meeting & Event Coordination Prepare agendas, capture notes, and track follow-ups. Plan and execute meetings and events, including logistics, catering, A/V, and materials. Support team offsites and town halls. Document & Information Management Maintain organized systems for files, records, and documents to ensure efficient access and retrieval. Team Lead Provide guidance to a group of Administrative Assistants aligned to the Brand President’s expectations. Expense & Budget Management Manage expense reporting, budget tracking, and financial documentation with accuracy and timeliness. Who You Are Experience • Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a matrixed retail organization preferred. Skills • Exceptional organizational and time management skills • Strong written and verbal communication abilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate with urgency Attributes • Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated • Highly detail-oriented and organized • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment • Acts as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership • * Strong problem-solving capabilities and sound judgment • High attention to detail and follow-through • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams