CLOSING SHIFT VISUAL ASSOCIATE - 5TH AVENUE CLUB MONACO - Ralph Lauren (New York, NY)

Club Monaco is the international retail brand known for style for both men and women. Opening its first store in Toronto in 1985, Club Monaco was instantly recognized by fashion influencers for its unique blend of stylish basics and key fashion items of the season. Since its founding, Club Monaco has been recognized repeatedly for its consistent and enduring view on style and design. Today, Club Monaco is rapidly growing retail brand that continues to deliver cool modern style, while occupying a unique niche within the fashion and retail industries. In 1999, Club Monaco became a subsidiary of the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.The Visual Associate will focus on the visual impact of the store. Their goal is to upkeep the fullness, details and standards of the store to the highest possible level at all times during the day. Their main focus is to ensure every item is properly sized to our standards, along with ensuring the details are set to company expectations. The role will not only be hands on but will also include teaching/coaching/developing all members of the staff to ensure the store is being properly maintained during peak traffic hour. Job Description People Coaching and training for store teams on all details and standards relating to product Developing a strong working relationship with stock team as well as the visual team to ensure the needs are being met on both ends Presentation Drive the process for which the store is replenished daily/hourly to maintain t he proper level of fullness Develop systems to ensure the filling standards are being met in both Full price and with Markdown goods Ability to follow the directive but also make adaptations during peak business hours when items are selling through Strong participation in the flip process to understand both men-Ts and women-Ts merchandising strategies and zone stories Product To ensure the product is shown at the highest standards to the client at all times during the day Manage the process for all product that hits the selling floor Gives consistent feedback to upper management, regarding product needs in the areas of depth and assortment Process Participates in monthly pre flips and all store flips Elevate details and standards during flip and also ensure these are passed down to all stylists for up keep Complete walk through with store management daily to ensure seamless execution of all visual standards, and ensure creative enhancements Strong understanding of all replen reporting, AS400, pool point process and all timing relating to receipt of productJob requirements: A minimum of 1 year of visual experience in a retail environment Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment Excellent time management/project skills Understanding of Club Monaco merchandising strategies and how to make appropriate substitutions and adaptations based on product ownership and business needs Understanding of all details and standards relating to product Ability to teach and inspire others to follow these sale standards to ensure consistency on a daily basis Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands Goal oriented: ability to stay focused on creating winning results Hours/days of work vary due to the demands of the business Must be able to pack, unpack and move stock when supporting receiving/stocking functions ** Must be able to work closing shiftClub Monaco is a dynamic, international retail concept that designs, manufactures and markets its own Club Monaco clothing, accessories and home collection. Each season, Club Monaco offers men-Ts and women-Ts updated classics and key fashion pieces that are the foundation of a modern wardrobe. The brand-Ts signature clean and modern style, gives classics an update through great design and current sensibility. Club Monaco is the lifestyle destination for today-Ts urban professional.Currently Club Monaco operates 58 stores throughout North America and has recently opened stores in Hong Kong , Seoul , and Dubai .

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