Brand Manager, NJ Metro

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the state of the business including annual volume, best sellers, and in-season trends.
• Send bi-weekly business recaps covering sales trends, sell-through of key programs, class selling, AUR, and margin improvement.
• Share key learnings and opportunities internally with account partners and leadership.
• Review business with Store Management, RL Sales and planning teams, and Retail Development leadership to identify opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong account partnerships and collaborate continually.
• Execute strategies outlined by leadership to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Walk all areas of the business weekly; make assessments and take action where needed in a timely manner.
• Execute merchandise statements consistent with Ralph Lauren strategies and guidelines.
• Perform floor moves based on seasonal directives and modify as required based on business trends.
• Ensure high standards of store maintenance, including timely processing of inventory, price changes, and markdowns.
• Walk each department weekly; make assessments and take action as needed.
• Maintain an organized stockroom for easy product replenishment.
• Drive retail performance through disciplined business management.
• Conduct product and selling seminars to create an educated and professional Selling Specialist culture.
• Provide and demonstrate selling techniques to empower the team.

Requirements

• Able to articulate a vision to inspire others, from customers to colleagues.
• Able to develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams and functions, both internally and externally.
• Strong business acumen; numbers driven.
• Motivated, independent self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Basic computer knowledge and photography skills.
• College degree preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Robust benefits package
• Above-market time off
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Incentive compensation, where applicable
• Varied learning opportunities