Store Associate Manager: Growth, Talent & Brand Leadership

BoF Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation invites applications for an Associate Manager role to support the General Manager in strategic planning and execution of plans that drive profitable store performance.

Success comes from operational excellence, talent optimization, and delivering an exceptional RL brand experience. You will collaborate with leadership to meet store goals while upholding brand standards and customer focus across the market.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent a plus.
• Retail management or similar experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including day/evening/weekends and possible travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in analyzing business trends and strategic planning for your store location.
• Educate team on sales and profit performance tools and resources.
• Create a consistent customer experience aligned to RL brand expectations.
• Assist in the creation of the store client development strategy and lead community outreach.
• Execute the talent strategy to build and develop a customer-centric team.
• Drive networking and recruitment activities in your store market.
• Engage in ongoing talent development conversations with coaching and feedback.
• Maintain productivity standards through effective processes and inventory management to achieve shrink goals.
• Champion use of new technology for New Ways of Selling and More Ways to Shop.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to General Manager & District Director on high profit potential and trends.
• Ensure sales floor and store standards exceed expectations.

Skills

Retail management

Communication

Team leadership

Customer focus

Planning skills

Business acumen

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation invites applications for an Associate Manager role to support the General Manager in strategic planning and execution of plans that drive profitable store performance.

Success comes from operational excellence, talent optimization, and delivering an exceptional RL brand experience. You will collaborate with leadership to meet store goals while upholding brand standards and customer focus across the market.