VIP Relations Specialist

VIP Relations Specialist

Company Information 

You’re an original. So are we.

We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labour and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For nearly 170 years, we’ve used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi’s®, Dockers®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.

Department and Job Purpose 

Haus of Strauss is the brand’s VIP gifting and events suite in London. Run by invite only, it hosts daily appointments with talent, stylists, media, influencers, agents, tastemakers and more to gift guests with the latest and greatest from current collections and collaborations. The suite also hosts events tying into cultural moments, product launches and ad hoc experiences to support our wider community.

The VIP Relations Specialist will support in keeping the Levi’s brand at the centre of culture across the fashion, music, lifestyle and entertainment industries in London, as well as ensuring the efficient execution of the London Haus strategy and activations. You will be responsible for the continuous elevated presentation of Haus and ensure guests have a best in class and meaningful experience. This role reports to the VIP Relations Manager with close collaboration to the PR team and key internal business partners, cross functional marketing and cluster PR teams. You’ll be a part of a fast-paced environment which requires a hands-on & can do attitude while working as part of an agile and dynamic team. This role requires a balance of priorities including strategic, operational, creative and executional excellence.

Job Description 

• Running the day activities in Haus of Strauss London, this includes in-person fittings, incoming product requests and outreach to stylists, talent, managers, agents, publicists, etc.
• Supporting the tracking of coverage, sharing results and assisting with budget management
• Supporting with planning and executing Haus of Strauss seasonal programming and events
• Assist with identifying talent/influencers/tastemakers for Haus visits, brand partnerships and events.
• Maintain an organized database of Haus contacts including talent, managers, stylists etc…
• Place seasonal product orders and work closely with order management team to track all delivery due-in dates weekly to ensure Haus is receiving product in a timely manner
• Support with customization projects for talent working closely with Levi’s tailors and outside vendors
• Support in the curating of lookbooks, packaging,
• Support in the preparation and execution of key events eg logistics for talent, securing VIP attendance, RSVP management.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, upcoming talent and competitive activities
• Deep understanding of seasonal collections – ability to recommend product and looks to Haus guests, assist guests with fit and styling tips.

Candidate Requirements 

You will have: 

• Degree in Business, Fashion, Communications, Marketing, Humanities, or Journalism, or equivalent in experience
• 2-4 years of experience in VIP relations with a global fashion, apparel or lifestyle brand/industry
• An existing network of London’s movers and shakers across fashion, music, lifestyle and entertainment
• Experience in events management
• Good written, communications and presentation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Agile thinker and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong interest in center of culture: fashion, music, sustainability, and consumer trends
• Creative thinker with a proactive mindset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously