Department Manager
Ralph Lauren - New York City, NY
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Overview To ensure a consistently memorable customer shopping experience while generating meaningful revenue and positive operating profit for the store and assigned department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for sales and profit performance in assigned store department- Men's, Women's, Children's, Home, FW&J, Accessories, etc. Responsible for achieving store shrinkage goals and for the establishment and implementation of both new and existing loss prevention procedures. Works with the Store Director/General Manager to establish and achieve sales and margin goals, develop operating budgets and monitor performance. Responsible for training and supervision of store staff to maximize sales and profit performance. Coach and mentor all employees to achieve optimal results. Directs the execution of Ralph Lauren's promotional strategies and programs, assuring that they support Ralph Lauren's Retail sales, marketing, and profit objectives. Regularly visits relevant competition to maintain an awareness of store performance issues and market trends. Understands and places a high priority on providing input to both the Buying Divisions and the Visual Presentation team in regard to merchandise presentation and maintenance of an in-store environment, consistent with Ralph Lauren's desired image and character. Assist in executing visual directives and ensure store environments are compelling, place high priority on upholding presentation standards and holding team accountable to such standards. Experience, Skills & Knowledge College Degree or equivalent experience 5 years of Retail Management Experience Strong business acumen. Enthusiasm and ability to build and maintain an environment consistent with RL lifestyle philosophy. Ability to guide individuals toward goal achievement using negotiation, teamwork, motivation and staff development skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 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.
Created: 2024-09-16