Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For almost 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. 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 Role We are looking for energetic, driven and hands on Assistant Store Manager for our Front of House department, to join our new store opening at Ralph Lauren Chatswood Chase. As the Front of House assistant store manager, you will partner with the store manager to ensure a consistently memorable customer shopping experience, while generating meaningful revenue and positive operating profit for their store.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the Store Manager to manage the sales team to maximise sales and profit performance
* Motivate the team to achieve weekly targets and store standards
* Proven track record of success, including a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, management and co-workers.
* Supporting with the recruitment and selection of great talent into the team
* Collaborate with the Brand Image team to identify VM opportunities and deliver on plans
* Drive store operations including visual merchandising, stock control, BoH processes and WFM/roster management
* Able to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels of the business
* Strong business acumen Skills and Experience
* Retail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile specialty environment preferred
* Proven track record in sales, customer service and managing performance
* Strong merchandise and stock management experience
* Excellent team player who enjoys motivating and mentoring the team
* Is confident and comfortable in making autonomous decisions when required
* Must be able to work flexible hours including after store hours, weekdays and weekends
* Sound understanding of fashion and the retail environment, including trends, fashion and competitors
Qualifications
* Strong business acumen Skills and Experience
* Retail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile specialty environment preferred
* Proven track record in sales, customer service and managing performance
* Strong merchandise and stock management experience
* Excellent team player who enjoys motivating and mentoring the team
* Is confident and comfortable in making autonomous decisions when required
* Must be able to work flexible hours including after store hours, weekdays and weekends
* Sound understanding of fashion and the retail environment, including trends, fashion and competitors
Perks
* Be rewarded through generous remuneration, staff discount + commission structure
* Unique opportunity for a manager to further develop their skill set and grow within a world-class organization
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* In addition to statutory leave entitlements, enjoy additional paid leave benefits including paid parental leave (for primary & secondary caregivers), birthday leave, RL personal days & sabbatical leave program
* Thrive in a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, respect, individuality & possibility
* We are proud to be certified as a 'Great Place to Work' as voted by our employees
Please note that you will be required to work a mixture of weekdays and weekends. Ralph Lauren is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of our people. We value people of all nationalities, religions, age, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are strongly committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Ralph Lauren strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Ralph Lauren journey is one of constant movement, aspiration, evolution & innovation. Start your journey today!
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