Public Relations Manager

Connecticut, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Victorinox’s global PR and influencer program across Watches, Travel Gear, and related categories to secure high-quality coverage and measurable ROI.

  • Own multi-category publicity strategies and editorial storytelling in collaboration with agency partners.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in public relations with agency experience and media relationships.
  • Standout: Lead agency management, influencer programs, events, and ROI tracking across Watches and Travel Gear.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of publicity strategies for all Victorinox product categories, as well as Epicurean
  • Manage the PR agency for Watches and Travel Gear, owning strategy and execution
  • Responsible for influencers and events in the Watch and Travel Gear categories, from concept to execution and ROI
  • Develop and follow a multi-channel editorial strategy in partnership with PR agency to ensure both quality and quantity of desired press
  • Responsible for direct PR efforts for HoReCa/Foodservice, Slaughter and Corporate business
  • Contribute to the identification and implementation of new strategies to adapt to the changing media and influencer landscape
  • Influencer research for omni-channel platforms
  • Execute PR and influencer reporting for all categories
  • Develop seasonal press stories and pitches across the Victorinox portfolio
  • Execute briefs and sponsored content for paid media

Requirements

  • 5+ public relations experience, PR agency experience preferred
  • BA degree in related field
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; Must be able to clearly communicate information effectively and persuasively
  • Attention to detail and organization; ability to meet deadlines
  • Action-oriented, focused on quality output
  • Excellent project management experience; ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously; strong time management skills
  • Creative thinker with a positive, entrepreneurial attitude; Flexible and adaptable
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Cision
  • Ambassador: Representing Victorinox products and values with passion and integrity
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Victorinox

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The origins of Victorinox date back to 1884, when Karl Elsener opened a knifemaking workshop in central Switzerland and invented the original Swiss Army KnifeTM. Today, Victorinox AG is a fourth-generation family business operating in over 120 countries. In addition to its iconic pocket knives, Victorinox produces premium household and professional knives, watches and travel gear. Victorinox products embody the brand and ensure consumers are best prepared to everyday challenges by offering smart and masterful solutions.The head office of the company is in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland.

Schwyz, Schwyz, CHE
1.7K employees (272 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$33.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.2%
Direct
37.7%
Referral
3.4%
Social
2.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
213 (13% of company)

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