Visual Merchandiser, London Wholesale

Ralph Lauren; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

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
As an RL Visual Merchandiser, our Brand Image Coordinators ensure the implementation of our seasonal guidelines and execution of rigs and interior/window displays in our own operated Retail stores in the London region as well as other Flagships across London with the goal to enhance brand aesthetic and to create a memorable customer shopping experience. Flexible and changeable hours may require an early start, being in-store at 7am to finish circa 4pm.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Proven experience in in-store visual presentation
2. Create and develop seasonal floorplans
3. Manage and implement seasonal change-over (visual strategies)
4. Ensure all product presentation guidelines are implemented and maintained
5. Manage the presentation of POS material
6. Plan and implement new corner openings
7. Drive sales through invigorating in-store visual merchandising presentations
8. Liaise with the Communication Team and In-Store Management regarding all product seasonal presentation initiatives
9. Organise, prepare and conduct seasonal training seminars for in-store staff
10. Cascade seasonal and quarterly product flow directives as well as changes to teams
11. Constantly train all Ralph Lauren sales staff and management on new directives
12. Develop in-store training material
13. Ensure that the staff is utilising Retail Web and Corporate directives when applicable
14. Regularly analyze and report on sales volume compared to stock levels
15. Provide feedback call outs and store needs to Regional corporate management
16. Communicate Visual and sales results by creating weekly visit reports

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

1. Creativity and very elevated visual merchandising skills
2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
3. Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
4. Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
5. Willingness to travel around central London