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Ralph Lauren Retail - Daytona Beach, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Daytona Beach, FL

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Associate Manager at Ralph Lauren plays a crucial role in supporting the General Manager by creating and executing strategic plans to ensure a profitable business. This position is responsible for maintaining operational excellence, optimizing talent, and enhancing sales strategies while upholding the brand's integrity standards. The Associate Manager also acts as a key decision-maker in the absence of the General Manager, contributing to a consistent customer experience and fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in analyzing business trends and strategic planning of business initiatives for the store location.
• Educate the team on sales and profit performance tools and resources.
• Create a consistent customer experience aligned to Ralph Lauren brand expectations.
• Assist in the creation of the store client development strategy and lead community outreach in the market.
• Execute the talent strategy set for the store, collaborating with the General Manager to build and develop a customer-centric team.
• Drive networking and recruitment activities in the store market.
• Engage in ongoing talent development conversations, providing coaching, feedback, and learning opportunities to employees.
• Maintain exceptional productivity standards through managing processes and store execution, including inventory control.
• Champion the use of new technology to drive business results.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to General Manager & District Director on high profit potential and category business trends.
• Ensure sales floor and all store standards exceed expectations at all times.
• Create an inclusive environment aligned to core Ralph Lauren Company values.

Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent is a plus.
• Retail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile specialty 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/climb up to 30 lbs., and climb moderately.
• Ability to operate the register, stand, move, and walk for multiple hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including day, evening, weekends, and may include overnight shifts and travel as required.
• Proven track record of success in building and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Strong planning and prioritization/time management skills.