Brand Merchandising Associate, Luxury Accessories

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 95,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Above-market time off

Varied learning opportunities

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation, based in New York, seeks a Brand Merchandising Associate to provide day-to-day support in merchandising. The role includes coordinating milestone meetings, analyzing business performance, and supporting product development strategies.

Applicants should have strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in merchandising or buying preferred. Exceptional organizational abilities and proficiency in tools like VIBE and Microsoft Office are essential. The company offers a robust benefits package and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or buying, preference for luxury.
• Strong retail math proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Support brand merchandising product strategies and execution.
• Coordinate merchandising milestone meetings with adherence to deadlines.
• Analyze weekly sales reporting and share insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

VIBE

Adobe

MicroStrategy

GFE+

Job description

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62000 - $95935 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Brand Merchandising Associate, Accessories provides day-to-day merchandising support to leadership. This role is responsible for milestone meeting coordination, material preparation, end-to-end process support, and weekly business analysis and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development of brand merchandising product and assortment strategies, from category strategy and line plan creation through design, SKU planning, and in-store execution. Partner cross-functionally with Commercial and Design teams, leveraging market research to inform decisions and support the brand’s Long Range Plan.

Own merchandising milestone meetings, including preparation, documentation, and maintenance with accuracy and adherence to deadlines (Design Edit, Adoption, Board Review, Line Review, Line Opening).

Maintain integrity across merchandising systems and tools (Global Front End, VIBE, Airtable, selling dossiers), through system creation, attribution and accuracy.

• Support of sales reporting – analyze and share our weekly recaps identifying key takeaways and learnings to relevant stakeholders.
• Focused analysis on sell out and productivity to influence in season SKU plans and read/react on style specifics.
• Track and present competitive and trend relevant information to best inform product development coupled with performance analytics.
• Oversee and monitor sample end to end process in partnership with Operations and cross-functional teams, to meet organizational needs, ensure go-to-market & carnet readiness, sample accuracy, and a timely delivery. Maintain systematic sample orders and handoff to cross-functional partners.
• Attend design meetings, as directed by manager.
• Present category assortments in milestone meetings, as directed by manager.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented, and inclusive team environment.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in merchandising or buying, preference luxury.
• Strong analytical skills, including retail math proficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and operate with an ownership mindset.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Resourceful, efficient, and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with VIBE, Adobe, MicroStrategy, and GFE+.
• (if applicant has previous experience at Ralph Lauren).

#LI-CE1 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. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.