Overview
Sales Executive, Menswear,Wholesale,UK – London, United Kingdom
Position Overview
Ref #
W176810
State/Region
London
Department
Sales & Customer Support
Location
United Kingdom
City
London
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
We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to join our MSW POLO wholesale team, specialising in Independent accounts across the UK Menswear market. This role requires end-to-end commercial ownership, including seasonal sell-in, forecasting, trading execution and reorder optimization, while maintaining brand integrity and driving sustainable growth.
The successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities to deliver commercial targets. We seek someone who aligns with our core values: authentic, collaborative, accountable, excellence-driven and demonstrates genuine passion for luxury menswear and brand development.
Success Metrics
· Achievement of sales and budget objectives (prebook & reorder)
· Strong partner relationships with deep understanding of account performance
· Brand execution consistently aligned with luxury standards
· Brand ambassador supporting the wider team with a curious mindset
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead account appointments, presenting seasonal ranges/reorder strategies
· Deliver sales targets and track sellout performance across assigned remit
· Owning product presentations, storytelling and brand stewardship
· Coordinate with Customer Operations for optimal delivery and availability
· Partner with Internal Buying, Brand Image, Marketing and Digital teams
· Maintain competitive market awareness to inform trading decisions
· Regular UK account visits between seasonal markets
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
· Solid background in wholesale sales across luxury/premium fashion
· Strong menswear product knowledge and commercial acumen
· Proven sales achievement and analytical capability
· Advanced Excel/PowerPoint
· Excellent presentation, relationship management and communication skills
· Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
· Driving license
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
