SENIOR AREA VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER, BRAND IMAGE UK & IRELAND PFS

at  Ralph Lauren

Ref #:
W151628
Department:
Creative Services
City:
Watford
State/Province:
Hertfordshire
Location:
United Kingdom
Company Description
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
We have an exciting new opportunity as a Senior PRO Brand Image Manager. This is a key role within our organization, responsible for maintaining and elevating the brand image across our Polo Retail Stores This position plays a crucial part in ensuring consistent brand representation and visual merchandising standards across multiple locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for creative brand leadership, elevation and implementation.
• Being the creative voice for the Region and nurturing cross functional partnerships.
• Balancing art and commerce across existing stores and NSO’s.
• Responsible for the management and coaching of the Brand Image Field team.
• Reports directly into the EMEA PRO Brand Image Lead, providing weekly updates on people, successes and challenges within their region.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive retail brand management or visual merchandising
• Desired but not essential 5 strategic cycles as a regional/ area visual merchandiser or equivalent
• Strong understanding of luxury retail and fashion industry trends
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for visual planning and analysis
  Please note that this position requires extensive travel to various store locations to ensure hands-on management of brand image implementation and consistency

• Responsible for creative brand leadership, elevation and implementation.
• Being the creative voice for the Region and nurturing cross functional partnerships.
• Balancing art and commerce across existing stores and NSO’s.
• Responsible for the management and coaching of the Brand Image Field team.
• Reports directly into the EMEA PRO Brand Image Lead, providing weekly updates on people, successes and challenges within their region