Public Relations Manager

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Public Relations Manager

Something Extraordinary Every Day™

At Maasmechelen Village, we are looking for an international, experienced PR Manager who is comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment with excellent project management, coordination and administrative skills.

The PR Manager will roll out all PR activities for Maasmechelen Village. He/she will contribute to ensure the positioning of Maasmechelen Village in the local, regional and foreign media while focusing on building brand awareness and driving qualitative footfall.

Your key responsibilities are to develop and implement a PR and Communications Strategy with quantitative and qualitative objectives and building strong relationships with top Benelux press contacts and key opinion leaders.

A snap out of your responsibilities:

• Promote the ‘Maasmechelen Village Experience’ through organization of press trips & key opinion leader visits;
• Manage, monitor and analyse process & reporting executed by PR agency (clippings of PR events, press coverage, KOL social media coverage, ROI);
• Manage the PR budget and PR calendar;
• Liaise the PR activities towards PR agency;
• Organisation and coordination of international Press trips, this to promote the other Villages of The Bicester Village Shopping Collection;
• Work directly with Benelux Journalists & Editors to obtain well-placed, high quality editorial coverage in targeted press and media;
• Working with the Marketing, Events and Hospitality teams to co-develop Press & VIP events to promote Maasmechelen Village as a luxury destination;
• Supporting the Private Client Services Program through personal network and VIP contacts;

There’s no one quite like us

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and we are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for our guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Village Shopping Collection distinguishes the 11 Villages in Europe and China as one collection of destinations for our guests, our brand partners, our travel and tourism partners, our corporate and financial media, and our internal teams.

At Maasmechelen Village, an irresistible combination of surrealist art and incredible food are blended with cutting-edge fashion from more than 100 boutiques. Maasmechelen Village reflects Brussel’s urbane evolution and simultaneously celebrates its heritage with architecture influenced by the local region.

What makes you special

Every colleague is an entrepreneur at heart and this drives our organisational culture, which values invention, innovation and risk taking. To be successful with us, you’ll have:

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in an international PR role, within a large rapidly changing and fast paced global environment.
• Bachelor/Master degree in Public Relations or Communications.
• Fluent in Dutch, English and French, both written and spoken. Any other languages are beneficial.
• Excellent organizational & project management skills, with the ability to prioritise varying demands whilst working under pressure and outstanding attention to detail: structured & efficient.
• Have the ability to create innovative and effective methods and understanding of digital marketing and general digital trends.
• Hands-on personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills: proactive & goal oriented.
• Be a natural leader and team player, a personable character and an exceptional communicator: the ability to communicate at the highest level both written and verbal in all departments, on a global scope with a vast professional and social network.
• Having strong influence, communication and negotiating skills.
• Be passionate to act as a true ambassador for our Village. You are obsessed by the latest luxury fashion and lifestyle trends.

Why we’re exceptional

In return for your Authenticity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Passion and Vision, you’ll receive a generous salary and we’ll also reward you by:

· Looking after you: You’re entitled to 25 days of annual leave, 6 compensation days, Belgium’s Bank Holidays and your birthday off. Plus you get an extra leave if you are getting married or moving. We provide above industry assurances that cover income protection, pension and many more.

· Treating you: discounts throughout our villages and a very generous employee referral bonus.

· Championing you: you’ll be working within a creative and collaborative environment like no other, with the opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills while advancing your career.

Come and live your story with us

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is made up of 1,200 colleagues of 50 nationalities. We are diverse in background, age, experience and leadership style. We believe that an inclusive workforce makes magic happen, and with this in mind we welcome everyone - regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity - to be a part of our family.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company computer
• Company phone
• Eco vouchers
• Flexible schedule
• Food allowance
• Fuel card
• Hospitalization insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexible hours
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Vacation money