Part-time Retail Development Brand Manager, Men's, Tennessee - 17525

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 44 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.

Purpose and Scope: To maximize sales productivity in all divisions serviced while developing strong business partnerships with each Account, nurturing and developing a professional dedicated Selling Specialist team, and creating a strong shopping environment within our wholesale accounts. Please note that this is a part-time position. Responsibilities: Accountabilities: · Improve Department Store Profitability. · Drive retail performance. · Execution of Store Staffing excellence - retain best Selling Specialists at all times o Quantitative / Qualitative analysis. o Monthly review of Account metrics - (Sales per Hour, Average Sale, Units/Transaction). o Communicate product opportunities immediately to Account team. Coaching / Training: · Provide / monitor weekly selling and sales goal performance to Selling Specialists in all covered doors. · Conduct product seminars (weekly / monthly) to create an educated and professional Selling Specialist culture, with the goal of offering exceptional customer service. · Encourage multiple selling, including accessory products. · Provide and demonstrate selling techniques with each store visit. · Partner with account with any staffing issues, to include interviewing and selection of future Selling Specialists as well as ongoing evaluation of existing Selling Specialists. · Participate in quarterly/regional training sessions with the Selling Specialist staff within your account and territory responsibility. Merchandise Execution: · Create strong well-balanced merchandise statements consistent with corporate directives to include: o Seasonal key items and BSR o Monthly fashion deliveries · Execute floor moves based on seasonal planograms, adapting as required based on business trends by class and / or item. · Maintain usage of point-of-sale artwork/imagery. · Present compelling, forward-looking mannequins/look hangers at all times, using Men's Look Book. · Ensure the highest of maintenance standards at all times; Partner to ensure timely processing of new inventory, price changes and markdowns. · Monitor stockroom standards for easy product replenishment. · Encourage maintenance of clean and customer friendly fitting rooms. Communication: · Review of business with Store Manager, support and visual teams to identify immediate and ongoing opportunities and issues with each store visit. · Complete store visit recap for each visit. · Communicating regularly with all partners within each division serviced.· Communicate with NYO regarding specialist updates to ensure timely incentive payout.

Job Requirements: 3 years experience in retail management.

Store merchandising skills and creative visual ability a must.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Motivated self-starter, with professional attitude.

Strong merchandising skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

Polo Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.