REGIONAL DIRECTOR, POLO FACTORY STORE - NORTH AMERICA, CENTRAL REGION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.

Purpose and Scope:

The Regional Director exceeds customer expectations and achieves financial goals by leading multiple stores within districts, developing best in class talent, executing operational excellence while consistently upholding brand standards.  Results are achieved through maximizing productivity and profitability while delivering the highest level of integrity standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate, communicate and promote Division strategies into clear objectives for management teams   

• Ability to link competitive fashion trends in order to drive key product, classification and market opportunities

• Establish a culture for excellent selling and service in all stores

• Drive merchandising and operational controls to increase sales to profit

• Drive and exceed high business performance key performance indicators and  standards

• Build strong partnerships with internal and external customers

• Hire, retain and develop a diverse employee population

• Lead change and innovation

• Hold Manager’s and teams accountable for achieving goals and running great stores through excellent  merchandising standards, operational excellence creating a selling and serve environment                         

• Strategically manage operational execution for the districts

• Excellence in merchandise presentation and brand standards

Requirements:

• 10+ years of multi-unit, high velocity, retail store management

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Ability to travel (auto and airplane) to visit stores and to attend business meetings.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business which will require evenings, weekends and overnights.

• Proven ability to drive results through remote locations

• Proficient in Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Power Point

Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.