Hermès Public Relations and Events Coordinator

About Hermès

This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the subsidiary’s participation in Hermès International’s institutional events, including liaison with internal teams before and during events, guest transport, accommodation and concierge arrangements, preparation of roadmaps, and reporting on local press and influence coverage.
• Prepare product-loan proposals for event guests, coordinate with press officers and Communication Area Managers, arrange delivery and in-room distribution with hotel concierge teams, and manage returns.
• Monitor the budget allocated to the subsidiary’s participation in Hermès International events.
• Support the Director of Communication and Communication Area Managers in selecting purchases for the Press & Influence Stock, contribute to purchase discussions during buying weeks and pre-collection periods, and place orders with the métiers.
• Manage product-loan requests from regional media for shoots and from influence partners, in collaboration with press officers, Communication Area Managers and, when needed, the Paris showroom teams; ensure careful packaging and dispatch.
• Maintain an overview of available Press & Influence Stock products through digital tools, including LaunchMetrics; coordinate beauty and fragrance seedings with local press officers, and support exceptional gifts for friends of the Maison.
• Develop activation plans to increase product visibility among media, stylists and influence partners, taking into account each métier’s collection cadence, seasonality, image objectives and identity, in collaboration with Retail and Retail Merchandising teams.
• Produce and analyse twice-yearly performance indicators on Press & Influence Stock usage, including loans in relation to visibility and press coverage, and conversion rates.
• Manage the daily Press & Influence Stock, maintaining product availability, condition, quality and traceability.
• Manage incoming deliveries and loan returns, outgoing loans, logistics and physical and digital stock records; coordinate logistics providers and carriers, and optimise processes for efficiency, responsiveness and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures for handling, lending, transporting and storing products; develop and document best practices for press assets, liaise regularly with internal control teams, and contribute to continuous process and tool improvement.
• Organise and conduct Press & Influence Stock inventories at least twice a year, and coordinate stock clearances once or twice a year with the Window Officer and Retail Operations teams.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role at a luxury house, fashion brand or press office, with proven experience managing products for media relations.
• Excellent knowledge of press, influence and product placement in the luxury sector.
• Strong operational capabilities, including organisation, anticipation and facilitation; rigour, attention to detail, results orientation and budget monitoring.
• High level of rigour in operational follow-up and process management.
• Confidence with IT tools; stock management tools such as LaunchMetrics, Cegid and SAP are an advantage.
• Autonomy and sound judgement, including prioritising tasks and challenges, reporting to the Director of Communication, and sharing information with subsidiary and Hermès International communications teams and press officers.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English; Dutch or a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
• Negotiation skills with partners and suppliers.
• Multicultural and international outlook.
• Intuitive curiosity and artistic sensibility.
• Knowledge of sustainability issues.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years in a similar role at a luxury house, fashion brand or press office.

Culture

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

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