Department Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
RALPH LAUREN LEEDS
We have an exciting opportunity for a Department Manager to join our team in our Leeds store. You will have the opportunity to work for an iconic and unique lifestyle brand with exciting career opportunities within Ralph Lauren. Our ethos is that you can work in environment where you can bring your whole self to work. You will lead your department by driving performance and maintaining an elevated Ralph Lauren customer experience within the store
People leadership
- Create an inclusive working environment with a customer-centric mindset
- Through team management and visible presence ensures Ralph Lauren's standards are achieved
- Unlock talent that supports career progression of the team
- Drive high performance culture by holding the team accountable for agreed results
Commerciality
- Deliver and maintain an elevated customer experience within the store environment
- Implement the Ralph Lauren ways of working and selling culture to maximise sales and profitability
- Develop and monitor key metrics that drive the business plan
- Keep up to date with competitor activity
Operations
- Manage inventory flow to minimise shrink loss through operational excellence
- Lead floor recovery, ensuring price and size integrity
- Manage and maintain a safe work environment for customers and employees by complying with all company policies and procedures
Skills & Knowledge
- Managed a team of 10 or more
- 2 strategic cycles in a department manager or assistant manager environment
- Beneficial having worked in a premium or mid level Luxury brand
- Energetic, passionate and results driven
- Experienced leader having previously worked in a fast-paced retail environment
- Excellent communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £29,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: W133944
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Department Manager roles across Ralph Lauren's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,000 - £29,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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