Assistant Store Manager

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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an energetic, driven and hands on Assistant Store Manager to join our successful store, Ralph Lauren David Jones Womenswear Elizabeth St, Sydney.  As the Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible working with the store manager to drive sales, motivate your team, while looking for opportunities to further grow your business.

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

• This role may require the ability to safely perform physical tasks, including prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive movements

About you

• Retail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume or high-profile specialty environment preferred

• A genuine love and understanding of our brand

• 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

• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels of the business

• Sound understanding of fashion and the retail environment, including trends, fashion and competitors

• Strong business acumen

Benefits for you

• Competitive pay, staff discounts + 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

• Generous suite of extra paid leave options

• Thrive in a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, respect, individuality & possibility

• Proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work in Australia

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!

Please note that due to a high number of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.