Communications & Events Assistant, YOOX NET-A-PORTER
@MR PORTER
+ Performance bonus schemes for eligible roles
Office located in Westfield, London
Online luxury and fashion retail business
Job no longer available
Online luxury and fashion retail business
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ Performance bonus schemes for eligible roles
Office located in Westfield, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To fully digitalise the high-end fashion industry.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking someone with a passion for luxury fashion and style and enjoys the fast-paced nature of PR and events
- Graduate (or equivalent) with a minimum 1-year PR and events experience in a luxury and/or fashion-based environment
- Demonstrate understanding and passion of the luxury fashion industry
- Highly capable to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
- The ability to work well as a key member within in a team, taking on your own responsibilities
- Great time management and can prioritise and multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook skills proficiency
- Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient, with a good dose of common sense, humour and initiative
- Proactive and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly promote the MR PORTER brand and product offering
What the job involves
- Reporting into the Director of Communications & Events, based in the London HQ office
- This role will provide pivotal support to the Global Communication teams, with a wide range of core responsibilities to help the smooth day-to-day running of the department
- The role will also work hand in hand with other MR PORTER teams including content, fashion, buying, production and customer relations
- Reporting into: Director of Communications and Events
- A brand ambassador for MR PORTER
- To lead with closely monitoring and tracking MR PORTER’s exposure in the media
- To manage and update the INTL media database, whilst supporting with the overall global media database
- To manage VIP dressing and sample requests in the UK and MR PORTER’s INTL PR agencies, liaise with couriers, and organise sample returns
- Support on key initiatives to bring MR PORTER’s private label Mr P. to life
- To manage all image, press discount, and ad-hoc requests for press
- To oversee all back-of-house gifting and sample requests
- To provide the team with assistance on spokesperson photoshoots
- To provide the team with assistance in the run up to and during regular high-profile media and customer events
- To support with PR reporting and directives
- To handle and assist with influencer and editor gifting
- To oversee team admin requests
- Managing global PR subscriptions
- Seek out emerging new media and platforms across the style, culture and lifestyle space
- Supporting with the Director of Communications & Events on all events and activations across the year in the UK and INTL regions
Application process
- If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV
Salary benchmarks
Our take
YOOX NET-A-PORTER (YNAP) is a leading online luxury and fashion retailer, consisting of four multi-brand platforms, connecting customers with the world's most coveted brands. Following its recent acquisition by Mytheresa, YNAP will continue to operate under its distinct identity, with Mytheresa focusing on luxury and YNAP maintaining its broader multi-brand approach.
With 5.3M customers in 180 countries, YNAP takes a localised approach, tailoring its offerings to meet the needs of clients around the globe. From its offices across the US, Europe, and APAC, to joint ventures with Alibaba in China and Symphony Investments in the Middle East, YNAP ensures that its global reach is both personal and impactful.
At the heart of YNAP's vision is its Infinity 2030 strategy, a forward-thinking commitment to sustainability and a circular fashion system. Drawing on over two decades of data and insights, YNAP continues to push the boundaries of innovation to elevate the shopping experience for its customers.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Shepherd's Bush, London, UK
Leadership
Alison Loehnis
(Ad Interim CEO & President)Joined YOOX NET-A-PORTER in 2007 as VP of Sales and Marketing, since then they have held multiple President roles and have been serving as the Ad Interim CEO since 2022. They are also the Non-Executive Director of lululemon and an Ambassador for Women Supporting Women at The Prince's Trust.
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