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Company Description Since 1828, Guerlain has explored, innovated, and perfected its Fragrance, Skincare, and Makeup, thanks to its daring creators of mythic creations with timeless savoir-faire. Drawing inspiration from Nature and Art and with the Culture of Beauty as its signature, the House has been visionary in its holistic perception of Beauty since its founding. Wellness has always been an integral part of Guerlain's DNA, with nearly 200 years of heritage in Beauty and Well-being. In 1850, Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, the founder, established a thermal wellness center in Le Crotoy, pioneering a holistic approach to Beauty and Well-being that was revolutionary for its time. In 1939, Guerlain further solidified its legacy by opening the world's first Beauty Institute at the legendary 68, Avenue des Champs-Élysées. As a Parisian House with a rich heritage and the crowning jewel of luxury "à la française" for almost two centuries, Guerlain has also always manufactured its products in its own ateliers, all located right in France. http://www.guerlain.com Job Description The PR Manager will drive best-in-class Communication strategy on and offline across all three categories - Fragrance, Skincare and Makeup - to elevate brand image, achieve significant brand awareness, and maximize brand buzz. The PR Manager will methodically guide the Public Relations efforts with a focus on US press (long lead and short lead) to align with global brand vision and local and international communications objectives. The goal is to develop a strategy and a 360-degree approach with press and substacks and focus on print and digital editorial efforts; securing features, product placements, interviews and brand inclusion across Guerlain's robust innovation and storytelling calendar throughout the year. To elevate the brand image and awareness, it will be critical to closely monitor the ROI of each initiative in adherence of approved budgets. This position works in the PR & Communications team. The role requires the ability to liaise and communicate internally with the HQ teams based in Paris, and with various departments such as Media, Marketing, Digital, Legal and Finance. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PRESS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT Develop the strategy, deployment, and best-in-class execution of US Press efforts to increase brand awareness, reinforce brand vision and drive the business. Work closely with the Director of PR & Communications to implement new launch press strategies across all three categories Identify key outlets and targets for campaigns, ensuring holistic and consistent coverage across print and online Oversee regional press strategies to support key regional initiatives MEDIA RELATIONS Manage editorial coverage nationally and regionally across the earned media landscape (print + digital) to guarantee consistent and qualitative coverage Maintain and nurture solid relationships with key Press, Editors and Writers Proactively identify qualitative press opportunities and secure strong features to support key launches across the year Consistently draft and deploy compelling pitches for new product launches and brand storytelling initiatives EVENT MANAGEMENT Plan and execute PR events and activations Lead event and activation plans, effectively managing timelines, budgets and KPIs Manage venue selection, vendor management and coordination Collaborate across departments, Global, VM and Marketing specifically, to ensure seamless execution and adherence to Guerlain standards REPORTING & COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS Set clear, achievable KPIs and compile timely and accurate reporting and recaps Maintain a strong understanding of competitor activity and activity within the competitive Beauty landscape Track, organize, and analyze monthly print press results, identifying key insights to optimize the brand strategy and to maximize the increase of print and digital print rankings (LVMH DMR) Generate ideas on how the brand can grow effectively while aligning to Guerlain's image INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS Act as key press adviser for the department, including keeping up to date of emerging platforms, substacks and industry trends Manage professional development and growth of the PR Coordinator and function as a mentor and role model for the department Partner cross-functionally, Media, Marketing and Ecommerce specifically, to ensure a 360-degree partnership for print and digital coverage Represent Guerlain at industry events SUPERVISION RECEIVED Director, PR & Communications SUPERVISION REQUIRED Coordinator, PR & Communications Qualifications Bachelor's degree 6+ years of relevant PR/Communications experience in the Beauty industry. Traditional PR and press background preferred. Established relationships with Beauty editors and key players in the Beauty industry. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate across the organization at all levels. Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority and attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and sensitive nature. Enthusiasm to implement strategies, to proactively present learnings and to suggest new ideas. Additional Information This role works a hybrid schedule in office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure. While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published range of $100,000 - $110,000.