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Strategy & Business Development Assistant

Ref #:

W170671

Department:

Strategic Planning & Business Development

City:

London

State/Province:

London

Location:

United Kingdom

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

This role forms an integral part of the Strategy & Business Development team, where you will collaborate with key stakeholders and participate in strategic initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start their journey in the corporate offices at Ralph Lauren.


WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

A unique position with the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and initiatives across the EMEA DTC (direct to consumer) business.
The opportunity and support to build partnerships with regional and functional stakeholders and develop your knowledge and understanding of the EMEA DTC business.
An exciting learning opportunity to develop key transferable skills including: 
Presentation Skills (verbal and written)
Lateral thinking, problem solving & analysis
Financial & Commercial acumen
Relationship building & stakeholder management
Microsoft Office 365

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support the Strategy & Business Development team with the administration & implementation of the EMEA DTC strategy
Research & analyse market trends & the competitive landscape to inform strategic decision making.
Monitor performance of strategic initiatives to measure success and help identify/implement performance-based improvements and new strategic initiatives. 
Build partnerships and manage relationships across the company to identify opportunities and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
Support with the preparation of presentation materials & analysis for senior management

 


Experience, Skills & Knowledge

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Some experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint preferred but not required
A keen interest in the retail industry & Ralph Lauren

Understanding of retail performance KPIs (Sales, UPT, Conversion, AUR etc.) and profitability metrics (Sales per square ft & 4-wall profit) preferred