Sales Professional

The Sales Professional must embody a passion for creating extraordinary client experiences within the Ralph Lauren brand. First and
foremost, the Ralph Lauren Sales Professional must have the selling skills, confidence and drive to exceed sales goals. The Sales
Professional must be skilled at developing and nurturing client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand their client’s
interest in Ralph Lauren’s lifestyle brand. Sales Professionals hold the critical position of acting as brand ambassadors, consistently
exceeding customer expectations and achieving their sales targets. His or her passion for Ralph Lauren is conveyed in every
conversation and an entrepreneurial spirit is prevalent in the make-up of every Sales Professional.

Key Responsibilities:
• Takes a proactive approach to self-development and actively gives/receives feedback through one-on-ones and coaching.
• Action and commit to all training tools provided (5C’s of customer excellence, product knowledge, etc).
• Supports and promotes new business initiatives to create a positive reception from sales team.
• Demonstrates professional etiquette through integrity, honesty and respect for others.
• Build on personal professional sales experience to become a more knowledgeable and effective store leader.
• Upholds customer service and training standards in the store. Exemplify excellence in customer service responsibilities.
• Identifies and communicates training needs to management.
• Consistently builds and develops a proactive clientele business through social engagement and relationship skills.
• Consistently deliver value added services to enhance customer experience.
• Maintain merchandise in accordance with the Company’s visual presentation standards.
• Actively participate in upholding the brand esthetic in all merchandising activities including but not limited to daily stock maintenance, product transfers, folding and floor changeovers.
• Demonstrate a true passion and respect for the product.
• Utilize product knowledge and selling tools to strengthen expertise.
• Meet and exceed personal sales and SPH goals.
• Opening/closing procedures of store, complete returns and exchanges in the absence of a manager.
• Partner with managers in checking task tracker and retail web for updates weekly.
• Utilize the CEM role. Manage, mentor, and coach sales team to take a proactive approach to expand their clientele and maximize sales.
• Support the management team with the maintenance of daily tasks. Communicate tasks and follow up to management and associates.

Requirements:
Enthusiasm and ability to build and maintain an environment which projects Ralph Lauren’s desired elevated image and character.
• Ability to guide individuals toward goal achievement using negotiation, teamwork, motivation and staff development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills, business acumen, financial acumen
• Relevant work experience preferred
• Strong computer skills preferred: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, and Outlook
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift
up to 30 lbs. and climb moderately utilizing a ladder as trained under RL Health & Safety guidelines
• Ability to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hours
Multilingual preferences: Mandarin / Cantonese