Marketing Coordinator (Freelance)

About Calvin Klein
At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world - and - endless opportunities to design your future. Calvin Klein is a fashion lifestyle brand with bold, progressive ideals and a sensual aesthetic that is recognized worldwide. Our modern and minimalist approach to design, provocative imagery and authentic connection to culture has resonated with customers for over 50 years. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through the distinct Calvin Klein brand lines and a licensed range of products. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2019 and were distributed in over 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.

The Department and Team
The CK Marketing Department sets strategy and gives direction to and services the business of its ?clients?: the Product divisions, The Countries, The Departments and Management. It is the point of conjunction between the needs of the different clients, the brand DNA and the final consumer.

Our core competence can be summarized as follows: Brand Management, Global Advertising Campaigns, Media Management, Promotions, POS & Sales Material, Digital Marketing, Line Openings, Trade and Co-op Advertising, In-Store marketing, Sponsorships, Events, PR and Testimonial/Celebrities Management.

The Position
In this position you will be responsible for making the CK brand stand out in the fashion industry and beyond. Your goal is to help bring our brand image to the next level while understanding the competitive environment.

The Marketing Coordinator will assist the team and act as a general support across key marketing milestones, processes and projects. The role is mainly focused on Europe, but will work together with counterparts in global regions for best-practice and knowledge sharing.

Role and Responsibilities

• General support of the SVP Marketing Calvin Klein
• Support creation of presentation projects for both the SVP and Marketing team
• Support on multiple special projects such as offsite meetings, Marketing Summits and team
  outings
• Support the team in the end to end coordination of Market Launch shoots and the creation &
  delivery of Market Launch tools and assets
• Help establish a professional relationship with the Calvin Klein divisions to provide service and understand the business needs
• General support on Product Marketing related projects
• Maintain quality, efficiency and consistency in marketing communication and all its output, in line with the brand positioning
• In time distribution of all marketing communications support materials
• General support of the Marketing team
   

Internal and External Contacts

Internal:

• All areas Marketing & Communications Department
• Product Divisions
• Other company departments
   

External:

• Agents & distributors
• NYC Advertising Agency
• Production suppliers & vendors
   

Position Requirements 

• University degree or similar in marketing or communications
• Recent graduate with at least 1 year internship experience,
• Excellent Project management and organization skills
• International focus and mindset is a must
• Responsive & service minded
• Pragmatic & problem solving
• Deadline focused
• Hands-on
• Excellent Communication skills
• Fluent English (speaking & writing)
• Open minded
• Resourceful
• Focused on the best possible quality
• Strong eye for detail
• Sticks to (triple checked) facts
• Team player
• Budget conscious
• Computer literacy: word and Excel but more importantly good skills on Power Point and Keynote
   

The Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Be bold, Make the Impossible Possible, Drive Innovation, Drive sustainable growth, Be proactive, Embrace change
• Quality: Prioritize our product, Build positive & long-term working relationships, Be customer and consumer centric, Be detailed
• Ownership: Be accountable, Seek solutions, Be resourceful, Be responsible
• Collaboration: Think & act within the matrix, Lead by example, Be clear, Inspire & empower others, Build global networks
• Respect: Be inclusive, Support diversity, Be open-minded, Foster trust, Have a positive impact on people and the environment
   

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.