Department Manager, Polo , Prince

Position Overview

The Department Manager's purpose is to ensure a consistently memorable customer shopping experience while generating meaningful revenue and positive operating profit for the store and assigned department.

• Responsible for sales and profit performance in assigned store department - Men's, Women's, Children's, Home, FW&J, Accessories, etc.
• Responsible for achieving store shrinkage goals and for the establishment and implementation of both new and existing loss prevention procedures.
• Works with the Store Director/General Manager to establish and achieve sales and margin goals, develop operating budgets and monitor performance.
• Responsible for training and supervision of store staff to maximize sales and profit performance.
• Coach and mentor all employees to achieve optimal results.
• Directs the execution of Ralph Lauren's promotional strategies and programs, assuring that they support Ralph Lauren's Retail sales, marketing, and profit objectives.
• Regularly visits relevant competition to maintain an awareness of store performance issues and market trends.
• Understands and places a high priority on providing input to both the Buying Divisions and the Visual Presentation team in regard to merchandise presentation and maintenance of an in-store environment, consistent with Ralph Lauren's desired image and character.
• Assist in executing visual directives and ensure store environments are compelling, placing high priority on upholding presentation standards and holding team accountable to such standards.

• Equivalent experience preferred.
• Retail Management Experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen.
• Enthusiasm and ability to build and maintain an environment consistent with RL lifestyle philosophy.
• Ability to guide individuals toward goal achievement using negotiation, teamwork, motivation and staff development skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.