Job Description
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Panerai (6 month temporary role)
Role Overview
Reporting to the AVP Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will be responsible for operational support across all marketing and communications functions of luxury timepiece maison for North America.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn all aspects of Marketing & Communications, with full visibility into strategy, budgets, processes, systems, and all touchpoints across media, public relations, events/activations, experiences, partnerships, CRM, and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Maintain integrated department calendar & 360* action plan for all points of distribution
- Support the creation of strategy/overview decks and presentations.
- Compile & share monthly competitive report
- Support special projects to ensure 360* coordination and cross-functional integration
- Cross-functional partnership with various departments as needed, including Logistics, Sales, Finance, Legal, Security, Procurement, etc.
- Administrative support as needed
- Monthly internal & HQ reporting across all functions
- Systems & Budget
- SAP vendor onboarding & set-up, Purchase Order (PO) creation/management, invoice submission and tracking, and sourcing form/bid levelling documentation to ensure process compliance and timely response/payment to vendors and partners.
- Support budget management with monthly accruals & regular reporting/reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with budget guidelines.
- Logistics
- Coordinate all sample trafficking for events, press requests, photoshoots, influencer/celebrity dressing & partnerships, omnichannel road show/sample tour, etc., including: internal tracking documents and SAP system, as well as LOR process and records, guard transport, shipping, and messenger scheduling and management.
- Coordinate and monitor consignments as needed
- Coordinate Bi-Annual Audit of all samples and consignments
- Public Relations & Influencer/Celebrity: 25%
- Coordinate with HQ Comms Team (Milan) and Manufacture (Switzerland) to secure samples for important press opportunities
- Manage press appointments and schedule for Watches & Wonders
- Distribute press releases, images, product details, event alerts, etc. as needed across media outlets, editors, mall partners, and boutique network
- Maintain press & media contact list with editorial and publisher contacts
- Support pitches & pr materials as needed for new releases, new store openings, executive interview opportunities
- Support PR agency management, recaps, material sharing
- Monitor coverage of all loaned product and upcoming placements
- Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to HQ on press coverage across print & digital with clippings and EMV
- Real-Time distribution of key editorials or placements to Network
- Support relationships and communication with props managers, stylists and studios to ensure maximum visibility of Panerai Offering for films, TV, red carpet, and general appearances
- Maintain database of prop managers, stylists, and studios – contact and clients & up-to-date lookbook of current offerings
- Maintain database of celebrity and influencer Friends of the Brand with Photo Archive
- Maintain Master HQ Media Database
- Maintain Contact Sheet for media outlets and retail partners
- Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of media assets per specs to all outlets/partners
- Enter all media tracking in Bumblebee
- Distribution of Newsletters and Social Media assets to media and retail partners to increase organic coverage
- Overall social media support including copywriting, timeline, asset selection, etc.
- Tracking of organic & paid social posts from partners
- Support Newsletter process for retail partners, including copywriting, assets, and approvals
- Events: 15%
- Support all facets of event preparation and execution as needed, including:
- Creating event collateral (invitations, menus, signage)
- Coordinate event-related mailings (invitations, gifts, press kits)
- Managing event guest lists, RSVPs, seating charts, Run of Show, etc.
- Ordering event supplies, PLV, etc.
- Packing, Shipping & Tracking of Event supplies/materials
- Guest check-in at events
- Event set-up and breakdown
- Gift bag preparation and distribution
- On-site vendor management for seamless execution
- Coordination of security, insurance, permits, etc.
- Assist in compiling event recaps & production timelines
- Maintain event closet & inventory of event supplies
- CRM: 10%
- Support Newsletter copywriting & editing
- Support Database List Pulls for Contact Occasions
- Support weekly/monthly reporting on CRM metrics and KPIs
- Support Client Journey Tracker
- Order, ship, and track gift orders via SAP and tracking files
- Manually entering data into SAP and CRM systems
- Assist with client gifting initiatives & client event travel
- Support 1:1 Clienteling efforts at boutique level, including application support
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in marketing/communications, finance/accounting or related preferred
- 2-3 years of experience demonstrating excellence in the following areas: administrative, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to multi-task
- Strong systems knowledge and high level of competence in full Microsoft suite; experience with SAP and Bumblebee a plus
- Experience within sample trafficking a plus
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds
- Able to work minimum 4 days per week in the NY office, and evenings/weekends as needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects while maintaining quality
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
At Richemont, We Craft the Future!
Expected Salary Range: $28 - 32 Hourly
Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,