Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager at Ralph Lauren in New Canaan, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a memorable shopping experience for customers while driving revenue and profit for the store. You will work closely with the General Manager to achieve sales goals and maintain the store's high standards.

• Oversee sales and profit performance in the assigned store or department.
• Collaborate with management to develop and monitor operating budgets.
• Set individual sales goals for associates and supervise the sales team.
• Maintain a welcoming environment to exceed customer expectations and build loyalty.
• Provide feedback to Buyers and Planners on high-potential merchandise.
• Execute visual presentation initiatives to align with Polo Ralph Lauren's image.
• Achieve store shrinkage goals and implement loss prevention procedures.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop staff, planning for future positions.
• Direct the execution of promotional strategies to support sales and marketing objectives.

• College Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of Retail Management Experience, preferably in luxury retail.
• Ability to create an environment reflecting Polo's lifestyle philosophy.
• Strong negotiation, teamwork, and staff development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.