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Ralph Lauren Brand Merchandising Lead, Bedding & Bath, RL Home
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Ralph Lauren Brand Merchandising Lead, Textiles, RL Home
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $90,000.00-$150,000.00
Company Overview Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) 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 Overview The Brand Merchandising Lead, Textiles, RL Home will serve as a strategic leader at the intersection of magic and logic, driving Ralph Lauren's global Home Textiles business across bedding, bath, decorative accessories, and textile licensing partnerships. This pivotal role combines creative vision with commercial excellence to lead end-to-end assortment planning from category strategy through product execution. Working as part of the Global Brand Merchandising team, this leader acts as the central hub for go-to-market strategies, providing direction to design and regional buying teams through data-driven line plans and competitive analysis. The role demands a deep understanding of market trends and historical performance to identify opportunities that drive market share growth through both owned and licensed business models. Success in this position requires balancing business objectives with brand heritage while fostering cross-functional partnerships to create total home environment that embody Ralph Lauren's distinctive lifestyle vision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with Head of Merchandising to develop and execute global textile category strategies aligned with RL's brand vision and financial targets
Lead end-to-end seasonal line planning and SKU strategies across regions, ensuring optimal assortment architecture and business performance
Drive category profitability through strategic pricing and margin optimization
Lead Seasonal OK to BUY process and partnering on financial target setting across regions
Direct competitive analysis and market intelligence to inform strategic decisionsConduct comprehensive business performance reviews analyzing KPIs across owned and licensed businesses
Partner with Marketing and Creative Services on market campaigns and presentations
Build and lead high-performing global merchandising teams while fostering innovation
Oversee textile licensing partnerships, including growth strategy, contract negotiations, and compliance
Drive licensee performance through business reviews and relationship management
Review financial projections and sales strategies for licensed businesses
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
10+ years of Merchandising experience in Home Textiles
Proven track record in category strategy and business growth
Experience managing licensed businesses and partner relationships
Advanced retail mathematics and financial analysis skills
Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management
Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management capabilities
Exceptional presentation and communication skill
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Marketing and Sales
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Salary: $90,000.00-$150,000.00
Company Overview Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) 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 Overview The Brand Merchandising Lead, Textiles, RL Home will serve as a strategic leader at the intersection of magic and logic, driving Ralph Lauren's global Home Textiles business across bedding, bath, decorative accessories, and textile licensing partnerships. This pivotal role combines creative vision with commercial excellence to lead end-to-end assortment planning from category strategy through product execution. Working as part of the Global Brand Merchandising team, this leader acts as the central hub for go-to-market strategies, providing direction to design and regional buying teams through data-driven line plans and competitive analysis. The role demands a deep understanding of market trends and historical performance to identify opportunities that drive market share growth through both owned and licensed business models. Success in this position requires balancing business objectives with brand heritage while fostering cross-functional partnerships to create total home environment that embody Ralph Lauren's distinctive lifestyle vision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with Head of Merchandising to develop and execute global textile category strategies aligned with RL's brand vision and financial targets
Lead end-to-end seasonal line planning and SKU strategies across regions, ensuring optimal assortment architecture and business performance
Drive category profitability through strategic pricing and margin optimization
Lead Seasonal OK to BUY process and partnering on financial target setting across regions
Direct competitive analysis and market intelligence to inform strategic decisionsConduct comprehensive business performance reviews analyzing KPIs across owned and licensed businesses
Partner with Marketing and Creative Services on market campaigns and presentations
Build and lead high-performing global merchandising teams while fostering innovation
Oversee textile licensing partnerships, including growth strategy, contract negotiations, and compliance
Drive licensee performance through business reviews and relationship management
Review financial projections and sales strategies for licensed businesses
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
10+ years of Merchandising experience in Home Textiles
Proven track record in category strategy and business growth
Experience managing licensed businesses and partner relationships
Advanced retail mathematics and financial analysis skills
Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management
Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management capabilities
Exceptional presentation and communication skill
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Marketing and Sales
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