Associate Store Manager of Merchandising

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. As the Associate Manager, you support the General Manager in the creation of strategic plans, managing the execution of plans to ensure a profitable business. Support the General Manager in analyzing business trends and strategic planning of business initiatives for your store locationUnderstand and educate your team on sales and profit performance tools and resourcesCreate a consistent customer experience aligned to RL brand expectations by supporting the store visionAssist in the creation of the store client development strategy and lead community outreach in your marketExecute the talent strategy set for your store, collaborating with the General Manager to build and develop a team with the customer at its core, who can deliver the store visionDrive networking and recruitment activities in your store marketActively engage in ongoing talent development conversations, providing employees coaching, feedback and learning opportunitiesMaintain exceptional productivity standards through managing processes and store execution, including supporting with inventory control and management to achieve store shrink goals.Champion use of new technology in support of New Ways of Selling techniques and More Ways to Shop to drive business resultUphold all company policies and proceduresProvide feedback to General Manager & District Director, identifying high profit potential and category business trends for your store marketEnsure sales floor and all store standards exceed expectations at all timesCreate an inclusive environment aligned to core Ralph Lauren Company values and Cultural Focus Areas and climb moderatelyAbility to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hoursAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)Proven track record of success, including a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, management and co-workers.Business acumenStrong planning and prioritization/time management skills