Position Overview

Responsible for the end-to-end creative execution, while maximizing sales & profit across their defined store/stores within the Region in PFS Channel. Ensuring to deliver set strategies agreed by mgmt. which supports the long-term growth and profitability of the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Project Management
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals and required presentations to support Brand Image
- Partnering with mgmt. for providing project hindsight and recommendation reports to improve future projects
- Support with the implementation of new stores openings & modernization programmes. Supporting business partners with relative information on the lead up EG; (zoning, capacities and wall layouts etc)
- Lead/support with the planning, creating and the delivery of the regional seasonally install/ defined store or stores. Partnering with reflective team members/business partners supporting with the delivery of regional directives

- Brand Elevation

- Accountable for the seasonal execution of instore creative and product presentation throughout the defined store/ stores.
- Ensure the delivery of all product/ creative strategies
- Responsible for the end to end implementation of seasonal window schemes and rigging throughout the defined store/ stores, while providing relevant feedback to the office team.
- Creation of seasonally floor plans by store mapping space and zoning of layouts for defined region
- Define divisional space requirements & capacity by store collaborating with Senior Mgmt.
- Mange/ support the critical path & key timelines gained with the regional market business plan.
- Act as a creative ambassador within the region delivering relevant, brand facing recommendations to drive incremental sales/ AUR
- Conducting of walkthrough of locations when traveling,



reviewing merchandising opportunities and product placement within stores, partnering with store mgmt./ regional partners
- Ensuring to capture high quality photos of seasonally/ weekly updates in line with company expectations

- Business Development

- Identifies and presents to line manager Brand appropriate commercial opportunities as they relate to each project
- Bring to the attention of line manager new brand opportunities

- Financial Management

- Partner with mgmt. to ensure timely accounting of expense which are managed within the financial calendar/ process

- Leadership

- Support mgmt. with delivering the set expectations while inspiring the instore team to deliver results.
- Partner in creating a working team and an environment that allows; creativity, strong work ethic and a passion for the Ralph Lauren Brand while embodying the Ralph Lauren behaviours
- Develop strong business relationships with all Department/business partners while understanding their role/ Department.
- Support with Facilitating regular team meetings effectively, ensure two-way dialogue
- Consistently acknowledge and appreciate team members contribution
- Train and inspire store teams to deliver consistent, elevated creative solutions across there stores.

- Effective Communication

- Set up strong communication links between all business partners/ line report
- Effectively communicate weekly SVR's and any additional business feedback
- Hold regular status meetings on delegated projects with relative teams,



setting clear expectations and provide detailed action plans.
- Effectively communicate relevant project information to Senior Management
- Resolve and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion
- Deliver engaging, informing, well organised presentations that meet the Ralph Lauren Brand standard

- Training

- Create & deliver educational and consistent training sessions for instore teams, partnering with relevant departments/ modules

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

- Combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrate the skills and experience as described whilst working within a retail environment.
- Experience within a store or cluster role
- Experience in window displays, visual merchandising and rigging.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and experience
- Experience in managing a team
- Experience working both independently and, in a team, oriented collaborative environment
- Ability to travel to multiple store locations along with working evenings, nightshifts etc depending on the business needs.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Capability to manage projects and tasks whilst maintaining a strategic approach
- Experience in new store openings
- Ability to use MS Office
- Abode Cloud user - desirable

Salary and Benefits

- Starting base salary equal to €29,100 (full-time). Once the successful candidate is selected, the salary offer will be based on objective and gender-neutral criteria such as experience, skills, responsibilities, and location.
- Contractual level: CCNL Commercio - Level 3
- Target Premio: the role is eligible for a discretionary bonus. Any payout will be subject to the achievement of specific performance metrics and will be determined in accordance with the applicable bonus plan rules.
- Meal Vouchers: €8.65/day per worked day of at least 6 hours.

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📌 Ralph Lauren Brand Image Specialist, Italy -Visual Merchandising (Part-time Temp Contract) (Italia)
🏢 Ralph Lauren
📍 Italia