careers
Job title
Public Relations Assistant
Branch
Head Office
Location
London
Closing date
2009-07-31
Reference
work for kurt geiger
If you would like to join a creative, fun and inspiring business, the
success of which goes from strength to strength as a leading brand in the
UK as well as Europe, Kurt Geiger is the company for you...
description
· To work closely with the Press Officer to ensure excellent product placement across the consumer publications ranging from monthly glossies to nationals, online to regional
· To be the first point of call for stylists and journalists
· To manage booking in and out of all press samples loaned for shoots
· To ensure that all own label brands are properly represented in the relevant publications
· To help Press Officer with press and stylist appointments in the press showroom
· To work closely with Press Officer and Buying team across all own label brands to ensure up-to-date knowledge of all new styles
· To order all press samples through the buyers and to follow up on the orders to ensure they arrive on time
· To monitor the whereabouts of all press samples and to proactively recall from publications on a regular basis
· To collate weekly press cuttings, photocopy them and distribute internally
· To manage the electronic photo library ensuring that all shots are clearly labelled with brand and style name
Melanie Conaty
salesrecruitment@kurtgeiger.com
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experience
The successful individual will ideally be educated to degree level and must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a fashion and/or retail PR environment. Demonstrating an understanding of the PR function, you must also possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a positive, proactive, can-do approach to work. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are also a must.
For successful candidates, Kurt Geiger offers a fantastic benefits package within a dynamic working environment with real opportunities to progress. Salaries to be confirmed on successful application. We offer great commission schemes and incentives.