Samuel Odom

P&L leadership across Ralph Lauren's flagship and luxury retail network. Retail executive with nearly three decades leading Ralph Lauren flagship and luxury stores across New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Acts as CEO of the store, owning sales and profit performance, gross margin, and the full client experience for locations carrying up to 38 million dollars in volume.

Consistent record of double-digit turnarounds, high-performing teams, and results that rank at the top of the Ralph Lauren network.

Department Manager, Men's Global Flagship at Ralph Lauren Corporation (2021-07 – Present)

Own sales and profit performance for men's private label apparel, made-to-measure, FWJAV, and accessories within a flagship at $38M in 2025 volume, projected to $40M for 2026. Partner with the General Manager on sales and margin goals, and directly impact gross margin, conversion, ADT, and UPT through in-the-moment coaching and structured development plans. Lead recruitment, hiring, training, and development to uphold client service and brand presentation standards.

General Manager, Polo Flagship at Ralph Lauren Corporation (2020-09 – 2021-07)

Acted as CEO of the store, accountable for topline performance, profitability, and the luxury client experience. Promoted into the role from department management and led the store and teams through the pandemic. Directed capsule releases including the MLB and Stadium collections that drove top-line sales to the #1 position among Ralph Lauren stores. Cast, coached, and developed talent while building bench strength and succession plans.

Department Manager at Ralph Lauren Corporation (2019-10 – 2020-08)

Owned sales and profit performance across total luxury, made-to-measure, and Polo categories in apparel and accessories. Casting, training, coaching, and development of the men's department generated a 45% increase in overall store business. Upheld visual and presentation standards consistent with the Ralph Lauren brand.

General Manager at Ralph Lauren Corporation (2017-09 – 2019-09)

Ran a profitable business as CEO of the store, delivering a 70.6% increase to plan and a 69.8% gross margin increase to plan in the first calendar year. Recruited, trained, and developed staff, built succession plans, and directed shrink, asset protection, and payroll targets.

Department Manager, Flagship at Ralph Lauren Corporation (2013-09 – 2017-08)

Owned sales and profit performance for total luxury apparel and accessories at the Michigan Avenue flagship. Spearheaded a 74.4% increase, a $1.9M gain over prior year, within the first nine months of FY15. Stabilized profitability through training, coaching, and developing a staff of 17 sales professionals, and implemented best practices that directly improved gross margin.

Department Manager at Ralph Lauren Corporation (2006-11 – 2013-08)

Sales Professional at Ralph Lauren Corporation (1997-05 – 2006-10)

Ralph Lauren's first $1.5M menswear associate

Business Management – Temple University, Fox School of Business