Job Description

Position Overview 

This summer, we are offering a 9-week compensated hybrid internship for MBA candidates who have completed the first year of their two-year program. Our MBA RL Inspire Internship program is focused on developing, mentoring and coaching talent with 2 - 3 years of work experience who will work alongside our teams with the opportunity to join our company upon graduation.

Our MBA internship program will provide you with an opportunity to work on strategic and complex assignments that will help enhance your competencies and skills within a fast-paced, innovative, international corporate environment.  During your time, there will be developmental and networking opportunities to advance your career growth. If you’re looking for a place that will challenge you, help you grow, that will give you every opportunity to make a difference, it is Ralph Lauren. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our internship will run from Monday, June 13th through Friday, August 12th.  MBA interns will work in a hybrid work environment and have exposure to the following areas: 

• Direct to Consumer

• Digital 

• Finance

• Global Strategy & Business Development

• Global Marketing and Strategy

• Product Innovation 

• Sustainability

• Supply Chain 

As an RL Inspire MBA intern, you can expect:

•       Ownership of a cross functional, strategic end to end project with your fellow MBA interns that is top of mind to our Global leadership team and aligned to our strategic business priorities

•        A group presentation before our Executive Leadership team upon completion of the internship on your strategic project

•       An assigned senior leader who will act as both a project sponsor and mentor for the length of the summer

•       Networking opportunities through various planned events and activities to provide exposure to other facets of the company and senior leadership

•       Leadership development and mentoring opportunities with seasoned executives

•       To make a difference as a volunteer as part of the Ralph Lauren Gives Back Program

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren MBA Internship position, applicants must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• MBA candidates with one year left to complete your degree (graduating in summer 2023)
• 2 -3 years of work experience, including projects with complex scope in a dynamic environment 
• Show a demonstrated interest in the retail industry and a passion for the Ralph Lauren brand
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships internal and external cross functional business partners to effectively make an impact on the business
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences including successfully presenting to multiple levels of an organization
• Ability to think strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Champion of Diversity & Psychological Safety