Showrooms & Internal Events Assistant

Ralph Lauren; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren UK is seeking an energetic Showroom & Operational Support professional to help run day-to-day showroom activities, manage samples, supervise interns and coordinate internal events. You will liaise with wholesale clients and internal teams to ensure smooth market execution across UK showrooms.

The role focuses on logistics, sample deliveries, Wimbledon setup support, and delivering flawless event support for internal gatherings.

Qualifications

• Experience in sample management, events, hospitality or showroom operations preferred.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience overseeing or supporting a team.
• Event management and logistical coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working well under pressure showing flexibility, pro-active & result focused mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including fundamental and intermediate functionality.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the UK showrooms, ensuring tasks are effectively allocated and completed.
• Assist with showroom setup, logistics and market support, ensuring a smooth and efficient market execution.
• Oversee sample management, including deliveries, checking in, tracking and coordination with relevant brands and internal teams.
• Liaise with wholesale clients regarding sample send-outs and tracking, working closely with the Head Intern for Marketing, Brand Shops and PR.
• Manage and organise offsite sample storage.
• Assist with Wimbledon Centre Court setup, VM standards and staff maintenance during the tournament.
• Support the supervision and development of showroom interns, overseeing daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Internal Events & Logistics
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of UK internal events, including logistics, catering and booking requirements.
• Coordinate catering for large groups, trainings & senior management meetings across all our UK offices
• Manage RL Give Back programme / volunteering for the region by liaising with RL P&V US team & organising sessions for UK based teams.

Skills

Sample management

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Event management

Multitasking

Communication

Working under pressure

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job 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.

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To support the day-to-day running of the UK showrooms and internal events, ensuring the smooth execution of showroom operations, sample management, intern supervision and event logistics.

The role provides operational and administrative support across the wholesale business, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to maintain showroom efficiency, support market execution and deliver successful UK internal events.

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To support the day-to-day running of the UK showrooms and internal events, ensuring the smooth execution of showroom operations, sample management, intern supervision and event logistics.

The role provides operational and administrative support across the wholesale business, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to maintain showroom efficiency, support market execution and deliver successful UK internal events.

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Showroom & Operational Support

• Support the day-to-day running of the UK showrooms, ensuring tasks are effectively allocated and completed.
• Assist with showroom setup, logistics and market support, ensuring a smooth and efficient market execution.
• Oversee sample management, including deliveries, checking in, tracking and coordination with relevant brands and internal teams.
• Liaise with wholesale clients regarding sample send-outs and tracking, working closely with the Head Intern for Marketing, Brand Shops and PR.
• Manage and organise offsite sample storage.
• Assist with Wimbledon Centre Court setup, VM standards and staff maintenance during the tournament.
• Support the supervision and development of showroom interns, overseeing daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Internal Events & Logistics
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of UK internal events, including logistics, catering and booking requirements.
• Coordinate catering for large groups, trainings & senior management meetings across all our UK offices
• Manage RL Give Back programme / volunteering for the region by liaising with RL P&V US team & organising sessions for UK based teams.
  

Experience & Key Skills

• Experience in sample management, events, hospitality or showroom operations preferred
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience overseeing or supporting a team.
• Event management and logistical coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working well under pressure showing flexibility, pro-active & result focused mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including fundamental and intermediate functionality.
  

Key Relationships & Network

• Wholesale clients across all brands.
• Partners within Executive Assistants and Facilities.
• Asset Protection.
• Brand Image, Merchandising and PR teams.
• Wholesale Sales team

Culture & Community

• Act as an RL Give Back / Volunteer Captain.
• Support and participate in Pink Pony initiatives.
• Demonstrate the Ralph Lauren values through collaboration, accountability and a commitment to delivering excellence.