We are seeking a candidate with experience producing events and managing sponsorships and partnerships from start to finish, who will be the liaison between our PR, brand, and operation teams. This role will report to the Head of Fashion PR and will work across the Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister Co. brands.
Responsibilities
Event coordination, including location scouting, supplier sourcing, and managing the day-to-day dialogues and logistics in the run-up to and on the day of the event
Execute in-store and experiential events for all brands, as well as brand and cause marketing events
Maintain relationships with key external and internal partners from initial outreach through execution
Strategically advise stakeholders/teams on best practices and solutions when it comes to sponsorships and events
Provide recommendations for sponsorship and partnership opportunities
Manage a budget and all negotiations and contracts
Attend seasonal Press Previews in NYC/LA
Keep the teams up to date on the competitive landscape, and market opportunities
Contribute to the seasonal strategy for all brands, with associated budget needs for the season/year ahead, in-line with the overall brand strategies
Bachelor’s degree required
7-10 years of public relations or event production experience
Fashion retail experience preferred
Strong industry knowledge, experience, and existing relationships
Ability to demonstrate experience of managing an event and all associated parts (budgets / contracts) from start to finish
Ability to demonstrate a measurement framework to provide insight on the success of events
Ability to work collaboratively with the brand teams on the strategies established seasonally
