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Overview:
The SVP, Investment will oversee the strategic agenda as it relates to media investment and ensure the delivery of high-value media strategies, value proposition, and competitive advantage. 

Responsibilities:
•    Serve as investment lead for publishing negotiations representing Ralph Lauren interests.
•    Oversee multi-platform, single partner partnerships (digital and print).
•    Lead high-level deal evaluation and partner negotiation; serve as senior contact for investment escalation.
•    Maintain superior knowledge of the dynamic marketplace to quickly identify and recommend unique media opportunities to deliver maximum impact against media strategies and objectives.
•    Strengthen and maintain relationships with key media publishers.
•    Oversee the reconciliation of planned versus negotiated rates.
•    Build, maintain and grow client relationships and client business.
•    Proactively trouble-shoot and address issues.
•    Ensure team delivers upon established objectives, within budget and timing parameters. 
•    Mentor and train team; formulate training curriculum to increase effectiveness and productivity.
 

•    Bachelor’s degree.
•    15+ years media investment experience - magazine expertise is a necessity.
•    Experience on fashion/luxury accounts is preferred.
•    Ability to anticipate ever evolving business needs and adapt resources and strategies accordingly.
•    Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills.
•    Proven experience delivering superior client service.
•    Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to drive the team to deliver meaningful results.
•    Must be a self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
•    Proven ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and result

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.