PR Manager - UK

Job description

Job Category

·  Brand Marketing & Communications

Location

·  Berlin

Contract

·  Full-Time
·  Professional Level

Company

·  Zalando SE

Europe’s leading online fashion destination Zalando is looking for a PR Manager. As a member of the Global PR Team, you operate from our HQ in Berlin and are in close contact with the UK market, working in a team with other PR Managers to adapt and implement the global Communications strategy in a locally relevant and effective way. Based on your excellent communications skills you will play a key role in developing and raising the brand awareness and building brand equity for Zalando. As PR Manager for UK you will be manage all aspects of the PR business, from sampling to press events, whilst you work in close alignment with the other marketing channels to drive commercial success.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

·  You'll further build and maintain great contacts with key journalists (on- and offline), stylists, b/vloggers, celebrities and other influentials within the fashion industry
·  Lead local PR agencies
·  You'll take over responsibilíty for all market press office activities and answer PR related questions and requests
·  You'll control local PR budgets
·  You'll organize Press days and PR events
·  You'll take care of the day-to-day management of media requests for product and information in cooperation with the local PR ageny
·  You'll execute and develop local PR strategy and plans
·  You'll support synergies between the different internal marketing channels
·  You'll take care of the efficient, result oriented execution of projects and PR plans
·  You'll closely monitor, document and report success

 

YOUR SKILLS

·  You have 3-5 years of relevant PR work experience in fashion and/or lifestyle industry, either at agency side or inhouse
·  You have the ability to deliver results in a fast paced environment with multiple work streams, moving at different speeds
·  You have excellent English communication and writing skills – German is a plus
·  You have broad knowledge of both UK and international fashion industry, trends, online developments
·  You have excellent organizational skills and a structured approach to work
·  You have excellent attention to detail
·  You are confident, calm, organised and a clear thinker
·  You possess creativity, openness, flexibility and a high self motivation
·  You have an existing media network in UK fashion/lifestyle media

WHAT WE OFFER

·  Never get bored! Zalando’s ever changing dynamic is unprecedented in the fashion industry – every day brings exciting experiences and the chance for personal growth.
·  Accompany one of Europe’s fastest growing start-ups on it’s journey and grow together with the company
·  A huge team of international colleagues, working passionately and comitted to create the best online fashion experience in the world
·  Competative salary / Employee discounts on our online shop / Company pension scheme / Discounted travel pass / special offers from local businesses and shops
·  Live & work in one of the most creative and dynamic cities of the world

SOUND INTERESTING? 

·  Please apply by online
·  Email applications will not be considered
·  Applications can be in either German or English
·  We are open to receiving applications throughout our entire recruitment process. Therefore please feel free to apply through the jobs website https://jobs.zalando.com/en/  whilst this job is advertised online
·  Any questions? Please email Samantha Lee-Kroll enquiries only at 

We look forward to hearing from you!