Store Associate Manager: Strategy, Talent & Growth

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Central Valley (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking an Associate Manager to support the General Manager in strategic planning and execution for the store location in New York, Central Valley. You will lead a team to deliver a premium customer experience, manage talent, and optimize operations to uphold brand standards.

The role requires storing and analyzing performance data, driving community outreach, and maintaining productivity while embracing new selling techniques.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent a plus.
• Retail management experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hours.
• Flexible schedule including day, evenings, weekends and travel as required.
• Proven track record of success and ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in analyzing business trends and strategic planning of initiatives.
• Educate the team on sales and profit performance tools and resources.
• Create a consistent customer experience aligned to RL brand expectations.
• Assist in creating the store client development strategy and lead community outreach.
• Execute the talent strategy with the General Manager to build a customer-focused team.
• Drive networking and recruitment activities in the store market.
• Engage in talent development conversations and provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain productivity through processes and store execution, including inventory control.
• Champion use of New Ways of Selling techniques to drive results.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to GM & District Director on high profit potential and trends.
• Ensure the sales floor and store standards exceed expectations.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer communication

Flexible schedule

Time management

Business acumen

Relationship building

Proven track record

Team development

Education

College Degree

Job description

Ralph Lauren is seeking an Associate Manager to support the General Manager in strategic planning and execution for the store location in New York, Central Valley. You will lead a team to deliver a premium customer experience, manage talent, and optimize operations to uphold brand standards.

The role requires storing and analyzing performance data, driving community outreach, and maintaining productivity while embracing new selling techniques.