What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Public Relations position at CB2?
CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as a Manager, Public Relations.
The Manager, Public Relations will be responsible in building company awareness and maximize sales growth / profitability by supporting and implementing the company’s overall public relations / events plan. They will serve as a liaison to media, influencers and agency partners to promote brand awareness through product placements, editorial coverage, media partnership, and events programming.
This is a 4 day hybrid position based out of our CB2 Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
A day in the life as a Manager, Public Relations…
- Lead development, execution and analysis of public relations strategies by working in conjunction with the public relations agency and internal teams
- Serve as key stakeholder and lead project team to execute annual and seasonal media previews
- Develop and oversee public relations and events strategies for product collaboration launches
- Manage media interviews, product / image requests, support media outreach campaigns, community relations, crisis communications, collaborations and product integrations
- Work to identify new retail partnerships that help drive store traffic and brand awareness
- Lead contract negotiation and yearly Statement of Work for Public Relations agency
- Oversee all associated vendor contracts, budgets and timelines
- Provide project support for ad hoc public relations initiatives across all business channels implemented by the company
- Develop a yearly store events calendar while working with the broader marketing, visual and store operations teams to oversee implementation and execution of events across all channels
- Develop and lead store opening events in the U.S. and Canada
- Manage store events coordination
- Help with strategy and lead execution of new store market launches
What you’ll bring to the table…
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li-hybrid
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