Ralph Lauren
General Manager
Ralph Lauren, Mashantucket, Connecticut, us, 06338
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
As the General Manager, you are responsible for focusing on developing leadership talent, running a profitable business, and executing strategic initiatives to deliver an exceptional customer experience and exceed financial results. Success is achieved through optimizing customer engagement, deliberate talent development, and increasing overall productivity, while delivering the highest level of brand integrity standards. You are the link between the brand vision and how it comes to life in your store.Direct responsibility for sales and profit performance, ensuring sales & margin goals are metOwn strategic planning and execution of company initiatives, optimizing impact for your store locationCreate a consistent customer experience aligned to RL brand expectations by setting a vision to inspire your store teamShape a client development strategy and lead community outreach efforts in your marketSet talent strategy for your store, building and developing a team with the customer at its core, who can deliver on your visionSource, recruit and retain high-performing talent through continuous feedback and coachingEducate and train team to build new skills and enhance capabilitiesMaintain exceptional productivity standards through impeccable process management including inventory and store shrink goalsChampion use of new technology in support of New Ways of Selling techniques and More Ways to Shop to drive business resultsUphold all company policies and proceduresProvide feedback to cross-functional partners, identifying high profit potential and category business trends for your store marketEnsure sales floor and all store standards exceed expectations at all timesCreate an inclusive environment aligned to core Ralph Lauren Company values and Cultural Focus AreasExperience, Skills & Knowledge
College Degree or equivalent a plusRetail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile specialty environment preferredAbility to effectively communicate with customers and store personnelAbility to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift/climb up to 30 lbs. and climb moderatelyAbility to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hoursAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)Proven track record of success, including a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, management, and co-workers.Business acumenStrong planning and prioritization/time management skills
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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
As the General Manager, you are responsible for focusing on developing leadership talent, running a profitable business, and executing strategic initiatives to deliver an exceptional customer experience and exceed financial results. Success is achieved through optimizing customer engagement, deliberate talent development, and increasing overall productivity, while delivering the highest level of brand integrity standards. You are the link between the brand vision and how it comes to life in your store.Direct responsibility for sales and profit performance, ensuring sales & margin goals are metOwn strategic planning and execution of company initiatives, optimizing impact for your store locationCreate a consistent customer experience aligned to RL brand expectations by setting a vision to inspire your store teamShape a client development strategy and lead community outreach efforts in your marketSet talent strategy for your store, building and developing a team with the customer at its core, who can deliver on your visionSource, recruit and retain high-performing talent through continuous feedback and coachingEducate and train team to build new skills and enhance capabilitiesMaintain exceptional productivity standards through impeccable process management including inventory and store shrink goalsChampion use of new technology in support of New Ways of Selling techniques and More Ways to Shop to drive business resultsUphold all company policies and proceduresProvide feedback to cross-functional partners, identifying high profit potential and category business trends for your store marketEnsure sales floor and all store standards exceed expectations at all timesCreate an inclusive environment aligned to core Ralph Lauren Company values and Cultural Focus AreasExperience, Skills & Knowledge
College Degree or equivalent a plusRetail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile specialty environment preferredAbility to effectively communicate with customers and store personnelAbility to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift/climb up to 30 lbs. and climb moderatelyAbility to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hoursAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)Proven track record of success, including a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, management, and co-workers.Business acumenStrong planning and prioritization/time management skills
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