Career Opportunity

Sales Lead - Men's Footwear

Ref #:

W155201

Department:

Sales & Customer Support

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $98000 - $186000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Pay Range Max

186000

Pay Range Min

98000

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 the Sales Lead for Men's Footwear, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and brand presence in the men's footwear category. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, market analysis, and strong leadership skills to effectively manage and expand our men's footwear business.

     Key focus to include:

·       Develop and implement growth plan for account base with focus on Large Dept Stores

·       Ensure high level of professional and proactive communication with all accounts to drive business towards plan achievement

·       Manage integrated support plan (Account Services, Retail Development, Marketing) for key accounts

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets for men's footwear
  2. Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform product assortment and pricing decisions
  3. Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to ensure product offerings align with market demands
  4. Lead cross functional internal team meetings to align goals of Men’s Footwear department
  5. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and retail partners
  6. Monitor competitor activities and identify opportunities for market share growth
  7. Work closely with marketing to develop effective promotional strategies and campaigns
  8. Regularly report on sales performance and provide insights to senior management

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

 

 

  1. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably in the footwear or fashion industry
  2. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
  3. Experience in leading teams with strong communication and presentation skills
  4. Strong background in account management, sales analysis and building client relationships
  5. Familiarity with retail operations and merchandising practices

 

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.