SENIOR VIP & CELEBRITY RELATIONS MANAGER

SENIOR VIP & CELEBRITY RELATIONS MANAGER

Location

Country

United States

Region

Southern California

Reference Number

8300

Position type

Permanent

Category

Apparel

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Retail

Job Function

Marketing / PR

130000.00-130000.00 Per Year

Mid to Senior Level

Mid to Senior Level (Management)

SENIOR VIP & CELEBRITY RELATIONS MANAGER

Responsibilities :

• In partnership with the New York press office and Global Head of Celebrity & VIP Relations in Milan, develop and implement a comprehensive Celebrity & VIP Relations strategy that aligns with the brand's overall marketing and PR objectives
• Manage editorial and celebrity requests for the LA Showroom / West Coast
• Drive best practices and successful collaboration with internal teams in New York (marketing, merchandising, visual, retail, and wholesale) and Milan
• Act as the point of contact in the LA Showroom for the family by assisting in preparations for their visits, requests, and briefings
• Attract new VIP / Celebrities to the brand by utilizing both personal network and talent agencies, managers, and personal assistants
• Conduct VIP fittings and seasonal product showings for Celebrities / VIPs and stylists
• Elevate the brand messaging through the strategic placement of product
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, PR, and product teams to identify seasonal items of importance for the brand to ensure public visibility through Celebrities / VIPs.
• Ideate communication and PR strategies to support key business goals; utilize strong media contacts to promote the brand
• Stay up to date : with industry trends, celebrity news, and popular culture to identify potential brand ambassadors and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with the New York PR and marketing teams to develop and support event ideas by securing local media coverage and attendance, as well as Celebrity / VIP and stylist attendance when relevant

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required, Degree in Marketing and Communication preferred
• 8-10+ years of experience in VIP & Celebrity Relations, luxury retail preferred
• Understanding of RTW and Styling, Men's Tailoring preferred
• Existing portfolio of relevant established Celebrity / VIP and stylist relationships
• Proven track record of successful relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the media landscape; knowledge of what it takes to generate impactful US media coverage
• Experience in developing and successfully executing a VIP / Celebrity relations strategy
• Ability to work cross-functionally to develop strategic initiatives on a global scale
• Knowledge of and passion for the brand
• Familiarity with Celebrity / VIP friends of the brand
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results
• Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company
• Convey a positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems
• Ability to seek feedback and seek other points-of-view while maintaining a confident direction
• Team player who can thrive in a relationship-driven environment
• Passionate, driven, and motivated by product
• Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.)
• Ability to work in a growing and entrepreneurial team environment

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