SR. MANAGER, VIP

CELINE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Retirement plan

Job summary

CELINE, a fast-growing luxury house within LVMH, seeks an experienced strategy and VIP/talent expert to drive US visibility, manage talent dressing, and oversee gifting and activations. You will coordinate with Paris and NY teams, monitor budgets, and lead high-profile events while traveling as required.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in luxury environments, superb communication, and a knack for navigating complex schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ related experience.
• Experience working with luxury brands.
• International environment experience a plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; build relationships.
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Highly agile and able to execute amid ambiguity.
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and budget proposals to increase US visibility within brand image parameters.
• Benchmark competitors on product placements, activations, and dressing moments.
• Monitor rising talent for paid collaboration opportunities.
• Lead dressing requests and manage approvals with stylists.
• Oversee sample movement with VIP Coordinator (NY showroom & Paris).
• Coordinate gifting and regional talent proposals for activations.
• Review monthly budget with Head of VIP and US Accounting; adjust as needed.
• Organize travel for US VIPs and oversee show logistics.

Skills

Executive communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Ambiguity navigation

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Job description

CELINE is a fast-growing French and Leather-Goods Couture House that belongs to LVMH group driven by a new holistic and creative project led by Michael Rider, Creative Director.

CELINE’s ambition is to become one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide.

To make this vision a reality we are looking for enthusiastic, agile and passionate personalities who are eager to evolve in a demanding environment.

YOUR IMPACT

Department Strategy

• Help to develop strategies and accompanying budget proposals for initiatives that will increase US visibility while remaining within brand image parameters – pop ups, store openings, product placements.
• Benchmark competitors consistently to determine their strategies surrounding product placements, fashion show activations, and dressing moments to help inspire innovative ideas.
• Monitor rising talent consistently to identify potential collaborators for paid proposals.
• Review US product launch calendar and outline specific strategies surrounding each item and level of support needed.

Dressing Requests

• Lead email exchange with stylists regarding talent approvals and dressing proposals.
• Oversee sample movement in tandem with VIP Coordinator from NY showroom and Paris.

Talent Proposals

• Oversee rising talent research across industries.

Gifting

• Brainstorm and finalize regional talent proposals for gifting activations.
• Pitch product launch to stylists/agents for them to engage their client.

Budget

• Review the monthly budget with Head of VIP and US Accounting to ensure all charges are correctly billed and that numbers are on target.
• Exercise budget cuts and saving models when requested by Paris.
• Place sample orders according to approved annual budget.

MISC

• Support stylists/assistants with talent shopping appointments, purchases, special orders.
• Oversee VIP Coordinator and Freelancer in daily activities and workflow.

Award Season / Film Festivals

• Correspond back and forth with VIP Dev. and stylist on development of custom projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaboration with Press Teams and talent’s PR on VIP stories surrounding dressing moments, ensuring all assets are captured during the getting ready period before the event.

Fashion Shows

• Develop invitation listing with Head of VIP for Paris review.
• Oversee dressing proposals with HQ for VIPs and organize fitting times/dates.
• Follow-up with talent stylist/agent on updates regarding all show updates and logistics as they are received.
• Work with VIP Coordinator to organize and oversee travel for US VIPs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ related experience
• Experience working with luxury brands
• Previous experience working in an international environment a plus
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment
• Highly agile and able to execute while dealing with ambiguity
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to travel when required.

Languages

Fluent in English | French is a plus.

OUR ENGAGEMENT

CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard.

We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law.

CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.

The compensation for this position ranges from $110,000- $130,000 annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.