Alternance - VIP & Influence Assistant

Our business and our Values

Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. An artist and craftsman with a true passion for shoes, his designs are unique and instantly recognizable, thanks in part to their signature and now trademarked red lacquered soles. The collections for both men and women combine wit, glamour, elegance and technical proficiency like no other. 2014 welcomed the launched of Christian Louboutin Beaute with its first nail colour, Rouge Louboutin. The collection has continued to diversify since then with the launch of lip in 2015, fragrance in 2016 and more recently a wonderful eye collection in 2017. With an extensive range of collections, Christian Louboutin now counts more than 150 boutiques globally.

Our people are at the heart of our brand

We celebrate individuality and allow the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy and creativity within your role. Our colleagues have in common the passion and dedication to our Brand, and its continued success.

We live by our values

We are down to earth – we stand with authenticity, integrity and respect. We have passion – we drive our business with agility, commitment and care. We have happiness in all that we do – we collaborate with positivity, open-mindedness and fun. We work with inspiration – we envision the future with confidence, creativity and freedom.

If the shoe fits, walk with us…

Overview and purpose of role:

In Paris Communications headquarters, covering the Europe region (excl. UK) and reporting to the Head of VIP & Influence Europe, you will support a busy communication calendar to enhance brand visibility and image with VIPs & Influencers strategic placements on red carpet, stages, movies/series, fashion shows and social medias focus.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

Public Relations

In accordance to the Global Communication Calendar and liaising Merchandising when needed, ensure the relevant and smooth running of sample movements, overseeing the fulfilment of all press sample requests/returns.

Liaise with international press offices to manage common projects and local support needed.

Support the Head of VIP & Influence Europe into the organic pitch for brand placement and paid collaboration with VIP & Influencers.

Support your manager to facilitate showroom appointments with key talents contacts

Maintain and establish positive relationships with VIP stylists, agent, costume designers, designers, … to ensure a positive projection of brand image.

Manage comprehensive, clean and up to date VIP & Influence + stylists & agent lists with all industry movements for Europe markets (Launchmetrics).

Ensure the tracking of all our VIP & influencers placements and related activities through Launchmetrics & Lefty nourishing a KPIs and ROI mindset.

Take ownership of Talents (social media) coverage weekly reports, as well as ones focused on key product launches and Events – and liaise with Communications Specialist to deliver a global Press & Talents reporting system.

Act as the information hub for the team by regularly updating all team materials, including strategic planning documents and project critical paths.

Supporting partners in the accounting process and follow up.

Research and identify new VIPs & Influencers profil the region for day to day relationship, events, seedings…

Involvement in the daily organization and logistics of the press office.

Events & Retail

To support all PR and/or RETAIL events planning (if Talents are included) and coordination including - but not limited to - seasonal international presentations and press days.

Work closely with Retail, E-Com and Merchandising teams to proactively follow sales and sell-through reports in order to assist in identifying new opportunities for further exposure of the brand.

Participate in all relevant global and regional meetings, connecting with both regional and global teams to regularly communicate updates and support new opportunities, share updates with internal stakeholders to aid in project planning and execution.

Support your manager to compile and manage VIP & Influencers guests lists for departement events.

Ownership of post event and project recap reports for VIP & Influence part.

Project coordination, reporting & analysis

Act as the information hub for the team by regularly updating all team materials, including strategic planning documents and project critical paths.

Provide analysis and information, drawing conclusions on market and industry trends, best practices, and customer dynamics to aid in defining new opportunities in term of VIP / influencers placement. You will regularly compile and distribute key insights documents for the market.

Remain abreast of industry news, changes in the VIPs & influencers landscape and trends.

To act as a brand ambassador and become immersed in the brand culture.

Digital & Social Media

Support in the coordination and execution of influencer paid and seeding projects.

Support the VIP & Events Manager on all digital related contracts and payments, and other forms of documents.

Contribution, maintenance and updates of the regional influencer target lists.

Proactive monitoring and awareness of social media platforms for both the brand and competitors. You will be responsible for tracking major digital marketing trends (best practices, innovations, etc.) to bring the value to the team.

Track and support the analysis of all digital and social activations.

Skills and requirements

In order to deliver the main responsibilities of the role, you will need the following skills:

Bachelor degree with a minimum 1-2 years of experience in PR, marketing, events with VIP & Influence and project coordination and communications experience a plus

Experience in luxury fashion and accessories preferred

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organization and project management skills with strong follow-through and attention to detail

A team player with the agility and ability to adapt to local market and business needs. You must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Excellent PC Skills (Excel/Photoshop/Word/PowerPoint) with the knowledge of all types of social media platforms

Ability to think proactively, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to interface with all relevant stakeholders and articulate thoughts and express ideas/mechanics in a clear, logical way

The ability to communicate in line with company style/strategy and to raise issues promptly and to report efficiently

Stock management

French as a native language and English obligatory. Another language is a plus (Italian, Spanish,…)

A genuine interest in creative industries and cultures with a good understanding of the media and digital landscapes.

Technical skills:

Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel

Skilled used of DMR/Launchmetrics (Print, Web and Social), Influencer Intelligence and Fashion GPS reporting tools

Experience with Lauchmetrics and Lefty programs would be an advantage

Soft skills:

Self-motivated, reliable, proactive and positive

Outstanding communications skills, both written and verbal,

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under time- pressure

Passionate and conscientious with a logical mindset

A fast learner who is creative and agile

Business oriented team player

Interested in new technologies

How will success be measured?

Consistent achievement of set KPI's

Proactively have oversight of department projects and activations and display ownership of updating and sharing planning documents, critical paths, reports and analysis

Data and information analysis; developing and employing consistent and accurate measurements for reporting on ROI

Developing a strong relationship with global teams across functions

Maintain and develop relevant external relationships

Consistently meets deadlines and displays agility and the ability to work under time pressure and manage priorities

Ability to work as a team and provide reliable support for the department

You will have biannual performance reviews with targets set to further improve your performance