Krupp Group Is Hiring A Fashion Account Assistant In NYC

Title: Account Assistant, Fashion
Position Reports To: Junior Fashion Account Executive, Fashion Account Executive/Senior Fashion Account Executive, Fashion Account Director

Krupp Group is currently looking to hire an Account Assistant for a newly created position on the Fashion Team in the NY Office.

Essential Duties:

• Inventory
     - Check in inventory at the beginning of each season
     - Check inventory out at the end of season
     - Maintain inventory throughout each season, updating it with acquired/gifted pieces
• Coordinating and trafficking sample requests
     - Duties including sample requests, strict sample return deadlines, shipping, and shoot details/deadlines so samples arrive at the outlet in time
     - Keep a track record of outstanding samples
     - Oversee Fashion interns in writing up sample requests, checking in sample returns, and properly storing information in pull book and on Krupp server
     - Pack-up, create a shipping label and track all sample requests
• Credit checks
     - Obtaining information from each client where the team is copied so all are informed of activity
     - Cross referencing given credit information with clients’ seasonal line sheets to be sure info is correct before submitting to outlet
     - Entering information into the upcoming monthly report
• Press
     - Monitoring secured press at the beginning of each month
     - Searching daily for any press resulting from our product blasts, press releases, etc. where an official credit check has not been sent from the outlet
     - Requesting advanced copies from editorial assistants
     - Clipping, scanning and properly saving any secured press (or overseeing intern) in a timely manner
     -  Sending (via email) clients all press that is secured in a timely manner
• Proactive Outreach
     - Brainstorm new and creative ideas for client awareness
     - Send editors digital lookbooks each season for each client
     - Create weekly e-mail trend blast
     - Promote client Sample Sales
     - Help supervisor with any additional pitching efforts, as needed
• Press Previews
     - Assist in preparation of press previews
     - Assist in outreach, scheduling, documenting, and confirmation of all appointments
• Fashion Week
  *Please note these are general fashion week responsibilities & dependent on specific show, tasks could change
     - Assist senior staffs in all pre and post fashion week preparation
     - Coordinate invites, envelopes, stamps, mailings, and messengers for all hard copy invitations
     - Mange all sales, personal, and additional guests lists for freelancers
     - Mange RSVPs for events, fashion shows, or presentations
     - Organize supplies
• Organize seasonal look book mailings/giftings
     - Facilitate and delegate mailings and gifting
• Compile monthly client reports outlining all sample/image requests, credit requests, secured coverage and missed opportunities for JAE, AE/SAE and AD to review
• Sending clients all weekly and monthly reports (via email) once Supervisor has approved them
• Oversee and delegate responsibility to fashion interns
• Assistant Supervisors with any necessary research
• Coordinate meetings directly with clients, and Cindy’s assistant if necessary

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in fashion public relations (internships or full-time work experience)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent writing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage several clients and their needs
• Positive attitude
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Fashion GPS is preferred

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter (in pdf format) stating why you are interested in the position to jobs@kruppgroup.com. Please put “Account Assistant, Fashion Position” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please!

Krupp Group is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment