Ref W177591StateRegionNew YorkDepartmentSales & Customer SupportLocationUnited StatesCityNew YorkPay Range The pay range for this job is 20.6 - 32 per hour actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location. We will meet minimum wage andor any other applicable legal pay requirements based on city county and state requirements.Benefits Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition which includes a robust benefits package above-market time off hybrid working arrangements incentive compensation where applicable and varied learning opportunities.COMPANY DESCRIPTION Ralph Lauren Corporation NYSERL 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 OVERVIEWThe Sales & Merchandising Assistant supports the RLX Ralph Lauren Wholesale Sales and Merchandising teams in driving seasonal line execution account performance and brand presentation across wholesale partners. This role is highly detail-oriented and analytical partnering cross-functionally with Sales Merchandising Planning and Operations to ensure accurate order execution timely delivery and compelling brand representation at retail.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Sales & Account Support Provide day-to-day support to Wholesale Sales team across key RLX accountsCreate Seasonal Planning Tool for 17 Regional Account Executives to utilize as their account planning and forecasting tool. Update this with all historical sales account shifts and consistently partner with Account Executives to ensure accuracy of data Prepare account-specific sell-in and sell-through reports Merchandising & Line Management Maintain and publish weekly Inventory and Style Selling Report to sales and merchandising organization highlighting key findings and trendsDevelop Seasonal Market Tools in Partnership with Sales & Merchandising Lead for market appointments inclusive of style selling sales and margin metricsSupport seasonal line planning and assortment execution for wholesale partnersMaintain accurate line sheets assortment matrices and product attributesAssist in sample management for market appointments photoshoots and account needsEnsure merchandising standards and brand integrity are upheld across accounts Selling Support Help coordinate wholesale market appointments including showroom setup and sample organizationSupport market recaps and post-market follow-upsCompile seasonal sales analyses and competitive insightsTravel to Ad Hoc Regional Events to support tournaments where neededAssist in Sales Showroom Setup Breakdown and Maintenance Reporting & Analysis Own Develop and Maintain Sales Reporting across all Off Course Wholesale and Digital Partners publishing a weekly flash to all sales and business leads Create and maintain weekly and seasonal reporting sales performance by accountcategorystyleAnalyze sell-through data and support recommendations for reorders or markdown strategiesAssist in forecasting and inventory planning support EXPERIENCE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEStrong retail analysis with well-developed retail math skill setStrong computer skills with comprehensive command of Excel VlookupXLooup and PowerPointDetail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to meet deadlines and proactive follow-upAdaptability to change and continuous improvement mindset - desire to growlearnSystemic knowledge both internal and external as needed - SAP Account portalsAbility to make data driven decisionsDetail OrientedPassion for the Ralph Lauren brand lifestyle positioning and performanceluxury apparelRalph 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. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.