ASSISTANT ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Womens/Mens · New York, New York

BPCM NYC is seeking talented candidates to join our growing team as an Assistant Account Executive to work across a portfolio of fashion clients within both the luxury/commercial sectors.   

We are looking for energetic, positive candidates who can work closely with the PR team supporting across all client activities.  Strong written are communication skills are essential.  The ideal candidate will have solid experience within a showroom and/or PR department.  

Responsibilities will be (but are not limited to):  

• Ability to manage delivery and inventory of seasonal collections and reporting on multiple accounts

• Work with Account Executives and Account team to facilitate all sample trafficking for collections

• Assisting in securing print, online and broadcast placements for clients as directed by senior team members

• Monthly and weekly client reports including, edit/credit report, weekly/monthly summation, inventories, product pitching and public relations calendar published credits, sample credits and PR activity,

• Fielding all press/sample requests for clients, tracking samples between publications and client offices.

• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on all client collections

• Develop and manage relationships with editors and stylists

• Assist in facilitating showroom pulls with editors and stylists

• Track and monitor secured press for the your accounts and distribute to team in a timely manner

• Handle correspondence with external entities for general day-to-day press requests

• Maintain press/market contact lists and ensure that all editor information is current and up-to-date in Fashion GPS database.

• Ensure there are up-to-date lists for market for Womens, Mens, Accessories and current lists for event coverage, fashion websites & blogs, celeb blast lists, etc.

• Keep up-to-date credit charts in spreadsheet and check for new issues and credits

• Scan credits immediately and send to team and work with social media to release to public

• Create market pitches with trends and new items

• Assist PR team with event production, organization and set up of press days and special events

• Be available to work fashion events across the company, both virtually and in person when relevant

Desired Skills & Experience:  

• Previous experience, at least one year, within a showroom or PR department (agency or in-house)

• A true interest in fashion and the fashion industry

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships

• Problem solving and solution oriented with a proactive attitude

• Working knowledge of FashionGPS

• Proficient computer skills i.e., Excel and Word (to intermediate level)

Why BPCM: 

We believe that where you work matters and, as a career community, we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy!  This is your chance to work with a great portfolio of beauty and wellness accounts.  You'll be working in our NY, surrounded by great teammates in a fast-paced, high-achievement culture committed to excellence for our clients. 

We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental, vision, 401K, Commuter Benefits, FSA, summer hours and a generous PTO policy.