Manager, Public Relations Job at Crate&Barrel in Chicago

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… Excellent communication skills and a knack for aligning disparate agendas and groups Develop and pitch public relations, events and new market launch strategies to executive stakeholders Working knowledge of how to effectively promote/communicate events internally and externally across all channels Ability to multitask multiple projects without issue while managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining high productivity and work quality Manage complex projects on time, on budget and on goal Ability to negotiate contracts with outside vendors and partners Experience compiling and analyzing data to pull out insights and trends Create monthly departments product placement reporting We’d love to hear from you if you have… 6 years Consumer and/or Retail Marketing, Public Relations experience Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience Experience executing events of all size and scale Experience leading and managing the creative development process on a marketing team #li-hybrid Required Skills Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.