The Director of Celebrity Relations will develop and implement an integrated Global Celebrity strategy that supports the brand vision and business objectives.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Public Relations to...
-Help develop and implement a global Celebrity and VIP strategy to increase visibility and exposure for the brand.
-Build and maintain relationships with A list celebrities, talent agencies, stylists, and costume designers and constantly scout and advise on new opportunities.
-Build organic relationships with our targeted list
-Create and manage professional relationships with celebrity and VIP agency partners.
-Negotiate and manage all contracts and agreements and advise on best practices.
-Support internal business unit marketing teams in identifying and obtaining talent relevant to market; develop tailored programs per market needs.
-Oversee and develop structure and protocol for seasonal gifting, pre-orders, product seeding, VIP store visits and product pulls.
-Identify key event opportunities for dressing and brand ambassadors.
-Drive product placement into television and film.
-Continuously identify new programs/initiatives to drive the brand vision.
-Measure ROI and impressions across initiatives in order to gauge success and inform future initiatives.Lead, develop and mentor direct report(s).
The accomplished individual will possess...
-10+ years of experience in Public Relations, Bookings, Talent Agency/Representative Experience
-Retail experience a plus
-Strong fashion sense and awareness of popular culture
-Strong media, stylist and celebrity-related contactsHighly developed leadership and communication skills; can galvanize groups to execute against a vision
-Tactical strategic thinker who can balance intuitive and analytical
-Resourceful self-starter who is highly motivated, energetic, and accord-building, as well as able to motivate others by his/her example
-Strong business acumen
-Proven people leader who can engage and develop talent
-Articulate, with exceptional oral and written communication skills
-Proven track record of celebrity dressing and securing media placements
-Excellent relationship building and influencing skills
-Builds strong formal and informal networks needed to achieve business goals
-Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and teams
