POSITION: Showroom Coordinator

LOCATION: New York, NY

JOB TYPE: Part Time / Permanent

HOURS: 9am – 1pm

The Lede Company, a full-service public relations firm specializing in talent publicity, content publicity, strategic communications and brand PR is looking for a Showroom Coordinator to join our fast-growing Brand Team in New York. 

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays organized, and positive under pressure. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be able to adapt to multiple assignments and deadlines as well as a frequently-changing environment.

• Receive, unpack, organize and display product samples in a visually appealing manner within the showroom

• Lead showroom appointments by scheduling, greeting & assisting guests

• Manage sample inventory - send and track product sample loans to editors, influencers and stylists

• Monitor showroom supply inventory and order as needed

• Follow up with editors, influencers and stylists for sample and stock returns on a regular basis

• Work with the Brand Team to prepare and send gifting materials to celebrities, influencers, stylists & editors

• Assist the Brand Team with Press Previews for clients – and other events as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing 

• Possess a keen eye for showroom merchandising, stocking of goods, and ensuring space is aesthetically pleasing

• Experience in Fashion GPS, MuckRack & Lefty

• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, verbal, and written communications skills are a must

• Strong attention to detail

• Takes initiative and is resourceful

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

• Deep understanding of entertainment landscape and pop-culture as a whole

• A taste-maker who is opinionated and ahead of the curve on the latest and greatest trends in pop culture

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word 

• Previous PR/showroom/administrative experience preferred