Consumer Retail Public Relations Manager - Contractor

Simon-Kucher; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Consumer Retail Public Relations Manager. This role involves developing and executing PR strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing media outreach. The position offers flexibility and the potential for full-time work based on needs.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in PR and/or Marketing Communications.
• Strong writing skills with experience building relationships with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the PR strategy and plan.
• Coordinate media mentions and quotes focusing on industry outlets.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Consumer Retail Public Relations Manager - Contractor

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To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for Consumer Retail Public Relations Manager - Contractor

In the United States - Atlanta | Boston | New York

At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. We are a global management consulting firm that specializes in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. With 40 years of experience, we have a strong track record of delivering tangible results for our clients across various industries.

The Consumer Retail PR Manager will work closely with the Senior Marketing Communications Manager and key stakeholders in the Consumer Retail sector to develop and execute the PR strategy and plan. This is a part-time position, with an option to expand to full-time based on need.

What Makes Us Special

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Our Employee Bonus Opportunity Program ensures that when our firm grows, you grow with us.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
  
  

How You Will Create An Impact

• Earned Speaking Opportunities for Simon-Kucher Executives in Consumer and Retail: Includes media outlet events, organization events, and conferences.
• Contribute Articles in Target Consumer and Retail Publications: Source opportunities and develop bylined articles, and support the development, research, and POV for interviews.
• Coordinate Media Mentions and Quotes: Focus on industry and tier 1 media outlets.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Write and edit thought leadership articles
• Bylines & Contributed Articles :Work with stakeholders and marketing leadership to identify "buzzworthy" topics, new hawking. Plus, edit, develop, and place articles in target publications, prioritizing top industry trades
• News Monitoring: Conduct daily monitoring to identify opportunities to insert Simon-Kucher into the news cycle.
• Media Outreach: Secure interviews for executives on studies, surveys, and research, including data and insights recommendations and pitch development.
• Identify New Opportunities: Research and recommend new opportunities, such as podcasts and book quotes.
• Journalist Vetting: Verify credentials and organizational alignment to ensure legitimacy and POV consistency.
• Campaign Planning: Work with leadership to develop a plan that drives measurable PR and campaign outcomes related to reputation, relationships, and revenue for key US sector go-to-market campaigns.
• Leadership & Collaboration :Drive PR and campaign outcomes through effective leadership and collaboration with multi-disciplinary marketing and client-facing teams.
  
  

Your Profile

• 7-10 years of experience in PR and/or Marketing Communications.
• Strong writing skills with experience building relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Active and current contact list of journalists, ideally focused on consumer retail, tier 1 news, and broadcast.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and advise stakeholders, building trust and long-term relationships.
• Strong collaboration and team-building skills, demonstrating confident and effective leadership of multidisciplinary and cross-regional marketing teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to maintain strategic oversight while driving execution at every stage.
• Location preference: Boston, MA or Atlanta, GA, but candidates from key locations across the US will be considered.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Agency experience is a strong plus.
• Relevant experience and relationships with Consumer and Retail outlets and tier 1 news outlets are a plus.
• Proven experience executing PR and communications for a professional services firm.
• A pragmatic, agile, and open mindset, with a willingness to adapt and innovate to maximize campaign effectiveness and value.
  
  

The pay range for this position is $65- $70 per/hour. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.

Simon-Kucher

is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients.We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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  Business Consulting and Services

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