The Visual Merchandising Assistant will support the visual merchandising senior assistant(s) and/or associate(s) in ensuring the merchandising plan is executed correctly and on time.

Working cross-functionally to collaboratively execute product lifestyle management and merchandising improvements on site, the Visual Merchandising Assistant will continuously monitor the site to ensure that all products are showing up onsite in line with our flagship requirements.

The Visual Merchandising Assistant will aim to troubleshoot customer-facing issues ahead of those being called out to the contact centre. This role is key in maintaining flagship standards onsite, they will be aware of the divisional plans, seasonal buys and forecasts in order to make the best merchandising decisions.

Responsibilities of the Digital Visual Merchandising Assistant:

• Execute the Visual Merchandising plan. ​
• Resolve issues as quickly as possible to optimise sales. Ensure PDPs are at a 98% live with no issues. ​
• Daily site checks and merchandising improvements. ​
• Know their divisional seasonal buy to merchandise appropriately. ​
• Monitor top sellers and stock levels in order to improve trade performance and provide feedback on buying and planning. ​
• Run ad hoc requests and reports for senior team members. ​
• Partner with the product catalogue in order to support the product go-live to support the merch plan

What Ralph Lauren is looking for:

• At least 1 year's full strategic cycles experience (can be intern-level)
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot & Vlookup) to manipulate big data sets
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good understanding of web tools
• Highly organised with a sharp eye for detail
• A willingness to get stuck in and learn
• Data-driven. Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Positive, “can-do” attitude
• Willingness to be flexible and pivot across multiple tasks and priorities as necessary
• Proactive and shows initiative for needed improvements and problem-solving
• Team-oriented and willing to work as part of a collective.
• An entrepreneurial mindset 
• Experience with Salesforce, Excel, Adobe Analytics and Content Square is a plus