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Brand Image Specialist / Visual Merchandiser (m/w/d) Metzingen

Employer
Ralph Lauren
Location
Metzingen, Germany
Closing date
14 Jul 2023

Job Details

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
For our Flagshipstore in Metzingen we are currently looking for an experienced Brand Image Specialist/ Visual Merchandiser (m/w/d) to join our Ralph Lauren Family.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Responsible for the end to end creative execution, while maximising sales & profit across their defined store/stores within Metzingen PFS Channel Project Management
* Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals and required presentations to support Brand Image
* Support with the implementation of New stores openings & modernisation 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
* 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
* 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 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 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.
* Adobe Cloud user - desirable.

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