Senior Brand Image Manager, Strategy & Operations RLS EMEA

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury retail is seeking a deputy to the BI Creative Strategy & Operations Lead for EMEA. This role involves managing operations, project coordination, and ensuring successful execution of key initiatives. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, experience in luxury retail, and a passion for the Ralph Lauren brand aesthetic.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual presentation and operations within luxury retail.
• Ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Willingness to travel and manage installations outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage BI operations across multiple regions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate on key initiatives like product launches and refurbishments.
• Conduct monthly finance meetings to review budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

This role acts as the nominated deputy to BICreative Strategy & Operations Lead, EMEA. Responsible for leading the BI install calendar and project managing all BI operations and key initiatives such as NSO, refurbishments, in-store pop-ups, and product launches.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT:

• Assist BI Creative Strategy & Operations Lead, EMEA in managing BI operations across multiple regions, ensuring resource allocation, deadlines, and goals are met.
• Manage the BI RLS EMEA install calendar, coordinating with regional leads to keep dates updated and aligned with delivery schedules.
• Conduct monthly finance meetings with Regional BI leads to review budgets, forecasts, and address any financial constraints.
• Create weekly newsletters and updates to inform regional teams about key initiatives and projects.
• Stay informed about product delivery dates, regional budgets, marketing events, and key projects across creative channels.
• Assist in compiling images and regional information for BI decks for internal sharing.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Collaborate with the Head of BI, EMEA, and the BI Creative Strategy & Operations Lead on key initiatives like NSO, refurbishments, and product launches.
• Develop creative briefs and manage project to-do lists, coordinating with stakeholders to align needs, budgets, and timelines.
• Oversee procurement and assembly of creative elements for projects.
• Identify and work with vendors for props, set building, and decorative elements.
• Coordinate with regional leads to gather creative needs and update budgets accordingly.
• During installations, manage schedules and vendors to minimize store disruption.
• Ensure interiors are updated to support project needs, including repositioning mannequins and re-merchandising.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in visual presentation and operations within a luxury retail environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project and budget management.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel and manage installations outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Passion for and understanding of the Ralph Lauren brand aesthetic.