Senior PR & Influence Coordinator

Job description

As part of an ongoing transformation, Polène is looking for a **Senior PR & Influence Coordinator** to contribute to the development of the Maison’s visibility and engagement across Japan. As a **Senior PR & Influence Coordinator**, you will join a global **PR & Influence** team of **22 people** and report directly to the **Japan PR & Influence Manager**. You will work closely with internal teams, including Social Media, Marketing, Retail and Communications, as well as talents, agencies and other external partners. The team operates in an international, dynamic and fast-growing environment, with numerous projects to coordinate simultaneously. You will contribute to developing **Polène’s desirability and presence among key audiences across Japan**, directly from our Tokyo office, based in the heart of Ginza. **You will thrive in this role if you want to:** - **Develop and execute PR & communication strategies** for the Japanese market, aligned with the Maison’s overall brand direction and objectives. - **Build and manage local media relationships**, including planning and executing press presentations, drafting and distributing press releases, and developing PR materials in Japanese. - **Drive celebrity, influencer & KOL partnerships**, managing gifting, collaborations, event participation, and relationships with local celebrities, influencers, KOLs, and artists. - **Coordinate PR events & activations**, planning and executing local PR events while providing hands-on support for marketing activations and key launches. - **Monitor PR performance & visibility**, consolidating monthly **KPI data, media coverage, social media exposure, and campaign results** to support PR reporting and performance tracking. **You will excel in this role if:** - You have **5+ years of PR experience** in the **fashion or beauty industry**, with **luxury experience preferred**, gained either in-house or within a PR/advertising agency. - You have an **established network of key Japanese media contacts** and strong relationships with **celebrities, influencers, KOLs, and other industry stakeholders**. - You have proven experience **developing and managing celebrity and influencer partnerships**, from relationship building to campaign and event execution. - You have **native-level Japanese proficiency**, with excellent **written and verbal communication skills**, as well as **business-level English proficiency**. - You have strong **project management and organizational skills**, with the ability to manage **multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment**, adapt quickly to change, and take initiative as a **proactive self-starter**. **Recruitment process** 1. **Meet with Talent Acquisition:** Discover the Maison, our values, and share your background and ambitions. 2. **Interview with your future manager:** Explore the role, its responsibilities and the team’s key challenges, and understand the impact you can have on a daily basis. 3. **Take-home case study:** Step into the role through a practical exercise designed to showcase your creativity, methodology and approach to real-life challenges. 4. **Case study presentation and in-depth discussions:** Present your case study to your future manager and share your approach to collaboration. 5. **Final interview with the Global Head of PR & Influence:** Take a step back to discuss the Maison’s vision and strategy, and explore your long-term development opportunities at Polène. **By joining Polène, you will have the opportunity to:** - Be part of a Maison with a unique business project and an ambitious development plan spanning its entire value chain. - Grow in an ever-evolving environment where innovation and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of everything we do. - Thrive in an environment where people are at the heart of the project, and where the attention we give to our employees is a true differentiating factor. **What you may not know yet about Polène:** Born in Paris in 2016, crafted in Ubrique and open to the world, Polène is much more than a leather goods Maison: it is a culture, a way of being and a way of creating. Each of our creations reflects the meeting point between technical precision and the poetry of form. Today, Polène brings together **1,500 employees, including 900 exceptional artisans based in Ubrique, Spain**, and operates across **3 continents**, with an ambitious expansion plan of **7 new boutique openings per year**. *Polène is committed to promoting an inclusive, ethical and equitable culture throughout its recruitment process. We welcome you as you are, with your talents, your energy and your desire to contribute.*