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VIP Assistant, West Coast, the Americas Jobs in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area at Christian Louboutin
Title: VIP Assistant, West Coast, the Americas
Company: Christian Louboutin
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
VIP Assistant, West Coast, the Americas
Overview:The VIP Assistant will support the Communications team in all department operations and activities.
Responsibilities:
Support West Coast Communications team with all activities related to product placement
Assist in the fulfilment of sample requests from stylists
Communicate with stylist assistants to ensure prompt sample returns
Partner with Press Admin Intern, the NY Communications Office and other team members to coordinate, track & record all logistics for incoming and outgoing packages sent via messenger, shipment or mail.
Act as the main point of contact for sample inventory management – accept & process new shipments using Fashion GPS, track items removed from inventory throughout the season
Assist the VIP Director and Manager in maintaining a functioning orderly showroom
Manage upkeep of current and sample inventory records
Create the daily VIP agenda of requests
Own the creation of all media coverage reports highlighting West Coast activity– daily, monthly & event/project based.
Organize & maintain media and stylist outreach database – ensure information is up to date and accurate. Monitor for updates & distribute information to relevant internal contacts in a timely fashion
Monitor photo wire services and media to identify dressings and product placement
Oversee the organization of media library & department subscriptions for LA based outlets.
Assist with the organization & execution of West Coast press events. While responsibilities will vary based on the project, these could include: coordinate event elements, creating guests lists, distributing and keeping track of RSVPs, conducting check-in, etc.
Act as a manager and mentor to interns
Act as the main point of contact for scheduling while designer is on the West Coast, this includes managing itinerary, booking travel, transportation, scheduling appointments, etc
Assist with research or reporting related to specific initiatives
Assist with any additional administrative responsibilities as needed
Skills and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field required
0-2 years of experience in Public Relations/Communications or similar role
Proficient in all of Microsoft Office/Suite
Passion for Christian Louboutin and a true ambassador for the brand with strong sense of responsibility
Ideal candidate has work experience in medium sized multinational company or luxury business.
Additional language fluency is a plus
Adheres to company policy and confidentiality
Proactively contributes to creating a team atmosphere that is professional, flexible and enjoyable
Exudes a “no task is too big or too small” attitude, with initiative, commitment, reliability, and positivity. Does not accept mediocrity
Versatile; embraces change and is consistently able to develop and adapt to the needs of the business.
Driven to learn and grow
Grasps new concepts quickly, prioritizes efficiently and is organized
Exceptional customer service skills along with transparent and effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong follow up, follow through and attention to detail to ensure deadlines are met
Strong knowledge of computer systems/programs
Our Business and our Values:
Christian Louboutin, founded in 1991 in Paris, is a leading global luxury brand for shoes and leather goods for both women…
