Career Opportunity

Sales Planning Intern

Ref #:

W160831

Department:

Administrative Services

City:

Madrid

State/Province:

Madrid

Location:

Spain

Pay Range Max

Pay Range Min

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

The Sales Planning Intern will support the sales analysis and planning team by providing valuable insights and recommendations on business performance. This role involves close collaboration with Sales, Merchandise & Planning, and Finance departments, with a primary focus on wholesale business operations.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Sales Planning Intern to join our Iberia team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales analytics and business planning within the fashion retail industry.


Key Responsibilities:

·       Assist in administrative tasks and system updates as needed

·       Administrative tasks and data entry

·       Gathering and ensuring data accuracy and consistency

·       Support process improvement initiatives and standardization opportunities

·       Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports

·       Develop and maintain comprehensive sales analysis reports to drive business growth

·       Manage KPI tracking reports focusing on retail sales, sell-through rates, market conditions, competition, and customer behavior

·       Analyze geographic and store performance trends through data analysis

·       Support fiscal year budget preparation and forecast analysis across brands, channels, regions, and accounts


Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Required Qualifications:

·       Education in Business Administration

·       Excellent analytical and numerical skills

·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Business Intelligence tools

·       Strong knowledge of business administrative tasks, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting principles

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Fluency in English is a must

Desired Qualities:

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach

·       Solution-oriented thinking

·       Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

·       Team player with strong interpersonal skills

·       Results-driven attitude

What We Offer:

·       Hands-on experience in retail sales planning and analytics

·       Exposure to cross-functional teams and business operations

·       Opportunity to work with industry professionals