Sales Assistant, Womens

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

Sales Assistant will be responsible for driving sales and nurturing a mutually profitable business relationship within an assigned account base by adhering to strategies that support the Lauren Brand

• Support division weekly sales reporting. Gather, enter and distribute weekly, monthly and seasonal sales figures. Input data for business analysis, i.e. performance tracker.
• Support the Sales Lead in driving the Macy’s business with a focus on MCOM. Analyze all digital metrics, including sales, conversion, and traffic indicators, to partner with the account specialist and LRL team to develop a comprehensive strategy.
• Assist with the development of financial plans, with routine analysis of the business by door to maximize sales opportunities (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually).
• Assist in preparation for all management meetings and market appointments.
• Prepare market materials for showroom appointments. Assist with showroom maintenance prior to and during line opening.
• Support Account Planning and Merchandising with assortment strategies.
• Assist in post market order compilation, submission, and reconciliation.
• Maintain order changes, substitutions, confirmations, and shipping status/order tracking for accounts.
• Support the Retail Development team to help ensure effective execution of retail merchandising and sales strategy by account.
• Assist with the development of business plan by account to achieve division sales goals.
• Manage the Lauren Dress sales sample line. Manage sample requests for marketing and advertising, and assist the digital team with hand-off to the studio for asset creation.
  
  

Salary range: $24.04 - $42.79 hourly

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Strong working command of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Understanding of retail math
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow up
• Strong desire to learn and grow