Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Communications Director to implement a national communications strategy across press, VIP, marketing, partnerships and events, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and commercial priorities Develop and follow a multi-channel editorial strategy, identifying purpose and objectives for each platform Develop the seasonal press stories and pitches, and trade and consumer press releases Increase seasonal press coverage and feature placement opportunities Build excellent relationships with editors, fashion directors, and key industry influencers Continue to support the growth of the men’s business by strengthening relationships with men’s VIPs and media Strategically plan and pitch press editorial around all brand events, new store openings and standalone ideas such as collaborations and one-off projects Identify opportunities to leverage brand heritage through storytelling, content, events, partnerships and collateral Work closely with the Director in the planning of events, activations and special launches Partner with Retail, Commercial and Wholesale teams to ensure each function has the relevant seasonal assets, brand marketing materials, selling tools and campaign support required to drive performance Build strong internal relationships across departments including Communications headquarter team, Commercial, Retail, Wholesale, Merchandising, Product Development, Legal and Finance Identify key trends and opportunities in celebrity dressing, fashion week partnerships, events, consumer trends and cultural moments that can inform the communications calendar Responsible for monitoring and reporting on statistics, rankings and ROI on editorial, VIP, social, special projects, and collaborations Oversee reporting for global head office Oversee and manage Fashion GPS with the PR Coordinator, ensuring all shoot requests are responded to Manage and secure national and regional coverage in print publications, newspapers and key digital (local Miami, PB, LA, etc.) Partner with Communications Director on agency briefing and management for outer market including a VIP agency in LA Oversee seasonal press sample orders with the Press Coordinator Manage sample and gifting portion of the department budget in collaboration with the Director and Finance team Manage and oversee day-to-day activities of PR Coordinator, providing clear direction, support, feedback and opportunities for growth Support a working culture of collaboration, accountability, excellence and proactivity Escalate risks, challenges and opportunities to the Communications Director in a timely and solution-focused manner Ensure all activities are delivered to the highest standard that reflects the creativity, heritage, craftsmanship and luxury positioning of Manolo Blahnik Skills and Experience Required: At least 5 years experience in a similar role (i.e., PR Manager, Press Officer) within a luxury brand Ability to build relationships and network easily, both internally and externally (industry and press) Ability to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment by being flexible and adaptable Curious and culturally aware, with a strong understanding of commercial and marketing trends shaping the luxury landscape Strong and effective communication and presentation skills and an ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, Fashion GPS and DMR High level of finesse and excellence required in delivery of all tasks Passionate brand ambassador for Manolo Blahnik with an appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, heritage and luxury Our Benefits: 4 pairs of shoes per year from our Ambassador program 50% employee discount Annual PTO: 20 days’ vacation, your birthday, 2 personal days, 6 sick days, 11 public holidays Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans 401(k) retirement plan with employer match 2x external coaching sessions per year Enhanced family-friendly policies Discounted ClassPass Membership - Access to gyms, fitness studios, and wellness businesses Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: Manolo Blahnik is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to preserving a caring, diverse and inclusive culture with people who feel a real sense of belonging. We recruit and reward based on capability and performance. By joining Manolo Blahnik, you will be part of our 50 to 500 Commitment to “be a force for good” which seeks to create a lasting legacy and positively contributing to its continued expansion and success balancing our impact on people and the planet. Our diverse and multicultural teams ignite our creativity, and we celebrate the differences that we collectively bring. We are committed to equal employment and progression opportunities and the elimination of any form of discrimination. We all hold a responsibility to recognise and respect our diversity and to support this in our words and actions. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.