About: Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Pierre Denis was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2012 and the creative direction is overseen by Sandra Choi. Together, they share a vision to create one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Jimmy Choo has a store network encompassing 183 stores in 36 countries and is present in the most prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide. In October 2014 Jimmy Choo PLC was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange with the ticker CHOO.
Jimmy Choo is looking for a Senior Communications Coordinator to join the team in London.
Purpose of the Senior Communications Coordinator
Act as the central coordinator for the global PR agency working across four key European markets (France, Italy, Spain, Germany), ensuring clear communications, efficient processes, and consistent delivery against global communications priorities
Support the development and implementation of the communications strategy in Northern Europe, including press outreach, sample trafficking and monitoring results
Support the smooth day-to-day running of the global press office, including budget management, and sample and asset coordination
Increase awareness of and engagement with Jimmy Choo through public relations activity
Support the wider business objectives of the company
Act as the key day-to-day contact for the global PR agency working across the four key European markets
Provide agencies with the necessary press materials and PR tools to support execution, ensuring all communication materials are up to date and brand aligned
Support with community and press event coordination in key European territories
Ensure agencies are fully informed on brand strategy, seasonal priorities and upcoming launches, enabling them to deliver best-in-class results
Maintain regular alignment with agencies, ensuring clarity on objectives, timing and expectations across all markets
Monitor agency deliverables and delivery of strong results in luxury fashion media
Manage PR agency reporting, collating coverage and performance updates
Press & Media Relations:
Work alongside the Senior Communications Manager to develop and implement the Communications strategy in Northern Europe
Secure coverage in top-tier print, online and social publications for seasonal collections, capsules and campaign launches
Develop and nurture relationships with key media across Northern Europe
Monitor Northern European press results, sharing coverage, analysing results and monitoring competitor activity in the region
Global Press Office Support:
Support the day-to-day running of the global press office
Work alongside the Global Communications Assistant to manage the global sample and gifting budget as well as support tracking global press office spend
Work alongside the Global Communications Assistant in the seamless coordination of sample management across all markets and internal departments
Maintain key press office tools, trackers and calendars to ensure visibility and organisation
Support the coordination of global communications moments and events
Oversee regular reporting to track PR performance across all global markets, as well as analysing data and insights to showcase ROI and optimise PR strategies
What Jimmy Choo is looking for:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in PR, in-house or agency
University education or equivalent
Strong organisational and project management skills
Strong communication skills and confidence managing senior stakeholders
Close attention to detail
Strong proficiency using Fashion GPS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Passionate, hard-working and motivated individual who can multitask and retain a positive attitude no matter how challenging the project.
Sound judgment, able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, and capable of using initiative.
European languages beneficial
Experience working with international markets is beneficial
Experience working with PR agencies is beneficial
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
