Associate Manager

As an Associate Manager at Ralph Lauren in Eagan, you will support the General Manager in creating strategic plans and managing their execution to ensure a profitable business. You will be a key decision maker in the absence of the General Manager, owning your duty of responsibility and achieving success through operational excellence and optimizing talent.

• Support the General Manager in analyzing business trends and strategic planning for your store location.
• Educate your team on sales and profit performance tools and resources.
• Create a consistent customer experience aligned with RL brand expectations.
• Assist in the creation of the store client development strategy and lead community outreach.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to build and develop a team focused on delivering the store vision.
• Drive networking and recruitment activities in your store market.
• Engage in ongoing talent development conversations, providing coaching and feedback.
• Manage processes and store execution to maintain exceptional productivity standards.
• Champion the use of new technology to drive business results.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to the General Manager & District Director on high profit potential and business trends.
• Ensure sales floor and store standards exceed expectations.
• Create an inclusive environment aligned with Ralph Lauren Company values.

• College Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Retail Management or similar industry experience in a complex, high-volume environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills with customers and store personnel.
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to operate the register and work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Proven track record of success in building positive relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Strong planning and time management skills.