Not Much Experience, but Want to Work at RACHEL ROY?

Title: RACHEL ROY MARKETING COORDINATOR

Organization: Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

Function: Marketing/PR

Location: New York, NY

Description: RACHEL ROY MARKETING COORDINATOR

THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Manage all press requests from HL Group, Goodley PR, Stephanie Mah, and Rachel Roy and send samples accordingly

• Ensure Sales and/or Production do not need sample and make sure it is in good condition when sent

• Get approval/suggestions from Rachel prior

• Organize and update sample log for all PR and Sales samples that need to go out and enforce timely return

• Work closely with HL Group and Goodley PR to complete all media alerts when needed

• Confirm with HL and Goodley all credit information for placements

• Where it can be purchased (if not made, put RR website and number), style name and number, color, fabrication, retail price, and any other information HL requests

• Archive all press clippings and placements for Rachel Roy and Rachel Roy New York

• Update HL and Goodley with a list of samples due back every morning

• Manage the sample closet to be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion - from newest to oldest season.

• Accessories are kept in boxes marked with season

• Meet with VIP customers for styling, fitting, etc

• Update website with current press, events and misc features on a weekly basis

• Work closely with Jones Creative Services and Marketing Departments to strategically position the brand with direct mail, placement, and/or sales initiatives

• Support market appointments

• Buy flowers, steam clothing, dress model, serve drinks/food, straighten racks once finished appointment, maintain the showroom• Help book and manage look book shoots

• Model, hair, makeup, photographer, food, etc

• Assist in Fall and Spring fashion shows

• Manage and maintain marketing supplies including garment bags, gift boxes, twine, tissue paper, etc to be stocked at all times

• Book travel for management including Rachel Roy, Steve Ruzow, Stephanie Mah

• Wrap and send all gifts that Rachel asks to send out

• Sit for receptionist when she needs to take lunch or run an errand

• Update iPod with new music and have playing is showroom during all appointments and any other times when requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications required for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Position reports to Vice President of Sales and Marketing (Stephanie Mah)• Level of Education: College - Bachelor's Degree

• Experience: 1+ years (can include internship experience)

• Skills: Knowledge of women's designer ready-to-wear market, retailers, and press• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical

***TO APPLY:

Please create a profile at our corporate career website: http://www.jonesapparel.com/careers