Assistant Department Manager - Ralph Lauren : Job Details

Assistant Department Manager

Ref #:

W157398

Department:

Retail

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Shift:

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62000 - $80500 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Pay Range Max

80500

Pay Range Min

62000

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

To ensure a consistently memorable customer shopping experience while generating revenue and positive operating profit for the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Directly responsible for sales and profit performance in assigned department. Responsible for achieving shrinkage goals and for the establishment and implementation of both new and existing loss prevention procedures.

* Work with Senior Management to develop and implement operating budgets and monitor performance.

* Work with Buyers and Planners to identify items and merchandise classifications of high sales and profit potential. Partner with the Visual Presentation team in regard to merchandise presentation.

* Identify potential improvements in store operations and merchandise flow to maximize the department's performance.

* Responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of staff to maximize sales and profit performance. Coach and mentor staff to implement initiatives that support exceptional customer service standards. Includes succession planning for current and future positions.

* Directs the execution of Polo's promotional strategies and programs, assuring that they support Polo Ralph Lauren's sales and profit objectives. Regularly visits relevant competition to maintain awareness of store performance and market trends.

* Maintains a welcoming environment that generates customer traffic and builds loyalty by exceeding customer's expectations.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* College Degree or equivalent experience

* Minimum 2 years of relevant retail management experience, preferably within the luxury retail market.

* Strong business acumen.

* Enthusiasm and ability to build and maintain an environment which projects a high level of taste and sophistication consistent with Polo's lifestyle philosophy.

* Strong communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to coach and develop staff.

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.

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