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Store Manager – World Trade Center – New York, NY (On-site)

POP MART, founded in 2010 (SEHK: 9992), is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, designer toy culture evangelism, and strategic investments, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain, allowing artists to focus solely on their craft and giving stage to talent from all over the world. With 4,000+ employees worldwide, POP MART has successfully set foot in more than 23 countries and regions, serving a diverse audience of cultural pioneers and art fans.

Job Overview

We are in search of a Store Manager for our new store at World Trade Center in New York to contribute our continuous expansion across the United States. This person will be responsible for store KPIs and team management. An interest in designer toys will make you a competitive candidate for this position. The position reports to & receive functional guidance from the Area Manager.

What You Will Achieve

• Own store Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and lead merchandising of the store
• Own the store visit operations and appearance checklist
• Manage change orders and supply orders including signage and fixtures
• Respond to Customer feedback, resolve issues, and always strive for continuous improvement of the in-store experience
• Execute high-level in-the-moment coaching and development of your Assistant Store Manager and Management Trainees into all-star leaders
• Lead and conduct interviews for prospective new Sales Associates
• Be knowledgeable of each IP creators and partnerships artists

What You Will Need

• Demonstrate a level of leadership that comes from a minimum 1-3 years of retail sales experiences; Specialty retail experience is preferred
• Experience in implementing merchandising strategies and changing visual sets
• Ability to prioritize, and use time management skills to keep ahead of daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to process information and operate store systems accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic company
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds
• Availability to work when needed, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Fluency in Chinese/Mandarin would be a strong plus

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, sick&safe leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

POP MART

Title: Account Director/Senior Account Director

Location: NYC or LA – hybrid

Compensation: $115,000 – $145,000

Aspire is partnering with an experiential marketing agency that specializes in creating 360 brand experiences and driving results for their clients. They have 20+ years of experience and continue to expand. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Account Director or Senior Account Director to lead a key entertainment account. This is an urgent need and the client is ready to interview and hire promptly.

This is a temp to perm position that can be located in either New York City or Los Angeles.

Requirements and responsibilities

• 5+ years as an account director with experience leading enterprise level accounts in the entertainment vertical; streaming client experience is highly preferred
• Experience at a global agency is required
• Ability to communicate between agency and team effectively – driving results for client needs while maintaining feasibility of requests
• Write creative briefs and lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders for planning, creative and status
• Provide big-picture strategic thinking grounded in data and cultural nuance; has the vision and insights to drive big ideas and initiatives
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies, provide solutions and develop a deep understanding of the clients’ business beyond the marketing aspect

Compensation and Benefits

• $115,000 – $145,000 DOE
• Benefits including: Employer Health Care Contribution, FSA program, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, and Perks Package
• Competitive time off package, Company Wide Holidays, Religious Holidays, Volunteer Days off

We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

WeAreAspire

Canela Media is the fastest growing Latina-founded media and entertainment company in the United States and Latin America with OTT properties including Canela.TV, Canela Music and Canela Kids. The company is a true start up, founded in 2019 and backed by the most reputable investment groups in the world.

Our product offering consists of:

• Canela.TV, one the first and largest ad supported streaming TV services created for US Latinos
• Online advertising with industry leading scale. Exclusively representing over 180 sites & our Video Network of 600+ sites
• Canela Music curates the hottest in Latin music for US Latinos
• Canela Studio branded content team creates highly culturally relevant custom content to engage diverse audiences

Canela Media is looking for a Sales Director to play a critical role in developing and managing successful advertising programs for key clients in the East region. This individual contributor will be responsible for developing advertising programs for top national consumer brands, agencies and regional clients.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and close new and direct business – new business development
• Ensure that our clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer service
• Execute and deliver high quality responses to all Avails & RFPs
• Proactively prospect, qualify, grow, and maintain a national account list that includes medium to large agencies and direct clients.
• Manage activity using Salesforce.com
• Create innovative sales presentations, incorporating industry research and campaign performance data
• Negotiate pricing and contractual agreements
• Create innovative sales proposals

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years of digital advertising sales experience
• Must have prior relationships with brands/agencies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Extensive contacts and relationships with leading agencies and clients
• Deep understanding of the advertising marketplace with a focus on Digital/Online, CTV/OTT, Television and/or music/audio.
• Extensive knowledge of interactive advertising with regard to positioning and technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus but not a requirement
• Understanding of the multicultural media landscape a plus but not a requirement

Canela Media is an EOE. Visit our website: www.canelamedia.com

Canela Media

Negri Firman PR & Communications is looking for an Account Director to inspire and guide day-to-day strategy, lead a small team and oversee media and influencer relations for various clients, including, but not limited to, fashion, jewellery, luxury lifestyle, culture and design.

Our clients rely on us for developing long-term strategies, creating brand-purpose architecture, designing creative pitch angles, and generating innovative ideas to bring their brand positioning to life in a meaningful manner. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing the strategy and vision to foster the client relationship while leading the team to deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and supervise the team to drive client KPIs and oversee the day-to-day account management of our clients.
• Develop forward planning document and strategy for the season ahead for the collections and product launches, product focuses, and events and implement accordingly.
• Act as day-to-day client contact and address client issues thoughtfully and effectively.
• Provide strategic counsel and develop long-term plans, insights, and program recommendations for clients, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their brand, industry competition, and relevant media.
• Engage with media to secure high-level features and placements that position brands as thought leaders and innovators.
• Draft, edit and disseminate press releases and other relevant PR materials.
• Build on existing exceptional media relationships within the industry while also creating new contacts (long-lead and short-lead, mainstream media, trade and blogs with Fashion, Lifestyle, Design, and Art). Act as an ambassador amongst all key target media at appropriate levels.
• Work closely with the team to pitch, secure media and accomplish/manage meaningful brand feature stories, news stories/brand and design features and product placement in all key media.
• Spearhead and supported PR campaigns through a demonstrated working knowledge of social influence, emerging digital platforms, and creative problem-solving to increase brand visibility.
• Suggest ideas/initiatives/ strategies to drive brand awareness.
• Develop with the team media/ influencer seeding programme where appropriate.
• Negotiating paid contracts with defined deliverable
• Leverage personal and agency networks to create innovative VIP and influencer programs that enhance brand visibility and drive engagement.
• Maintain and maximise relationships with top influencers and talent agents.
• Organise, staff, and promote high-profile events, interviews, activations, etc.
• Supervise and motivate 2-3 direct reports by overseeing their day-to-day tasks and nurturing long-term professional growth. Set and assess goals, harness strengths, address weaknesses, and actively facilitate career advancement.
• Oversee teams in managing various communications strategies in alignment with client influencer campaign objectives; identify and resolve when strategies aren’t working or the situations change.
• Inspire and nurture a motivational office culture.
• Participate in client meetings and calls.
• Engage in department and agency initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years working with proven experience in a Senior PR role within a luxury fashion/design environment.
• Strong managerial and organisational skills
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of and ongoing interest in luxury, fashion, design, and culture.
• Experience in the fashion industry is essential
• A responsive and understanding approach to client management.
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Experience executing/overseeing paid influencer campaigns across social media channels, i.e. Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube and have an understanding of what performs best on those channels
• Able to identify communication opportunities through a proactive approach.
• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Excellent prioritising and time management
• Discreet, professional, and articulate, with excellent communication skills
• Extremely well-organized, organised, and efficient
• Strong presentation and superb writing skills
• Strong media relationships across fashion, beauty, consumer, lifestyle, design, entertainment, and trade.
• Ability to manage a team of managers and junior-level assistants through clear communication and direction.
• Having a visionary and opportunistic approach to new business development and strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Fashion GPS

NEGRI FIRMAN PR & COMMUNICATION

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in LA, Atlanta, New York, Raleigh, and more.

Description
The Consumer Marketing Team is a diverse and agile group that works in an exciting and fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally across different departments and divisions and partnering with multiple technology/distribution partners to ensure that we deliver great streaming content to consumers, however and wherever they want to consume it.

TOP Skills

• Some entertainment industry (including gaming/music or other entertainment adjacent) experience, within the scope of their career is acceptable
• Branding around IP or services, will drive market conversations and understand how to get to market and coach team members on how to get to that.
• Partnering and Collaboration
• Managing other team members, will have 2 direct reports who also have additional direct reports
• 12-15 years experience (ideally 5-7 within people management roles)
• BA degree required

Role Details

• This role is a temporary position covering for maternity leave who will lead the domestic brand marketing and multicultural marketing team tasked with scaling the brand definition, differentiation, and awareness to further educate consumers of its unique consumer value proposition

Your Day-to-Day

• Develop brand strategy to drive brand growth & development
• Lead customer research related to brand projects
• Drive growth in brand awareness and equity KPIs
• Shape the ongoing brand strategy to differentiate the service and tell the compelling story of what sets us apart from the competitive set
• Lead campaign execution and measurement for ongoing brand campaigns for the master brand and service and drive cohesion of brand positioning across cross-functional teams
• Implement and enforce brand identity, positioning and usage guidelines to ensure consistency across all marketing communications, including brand and verbal identity and brand hierarchy toolkits for the master brand as well as Original series branding.
• Serve as strategic partner and subject matter expert in all things related to the service brand and drive for consistency across application.
• Responsible for managing the marketing budget and expenses related to brand campaigns partnering closely with the Media Strategy team.
• Partner with Data and Insights Group to develop, update and improve reporting that tracks and evaluates brand performance KPIs and their impact on subscriber acquisition and retention

Key Projects

• Partner with senior management to oversee brand campaign development and execution, coordinating efforts across a cross-functional team including customer acquisition, retention, performance marketing, social media, media, partnerships and more.
• Partner with the creative services team to develop creative assets for ongoing brand campaigns.
• Enforce brand architecture and framework for applying the brand identity where applicable.
• Lead customer research related to brand projects.
• Develop innovative and long term brand strategies to drive growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 12 – 15 years’ experience working in a marketing organization
• History of managing a team.
• Experience growing a consumer product brand with key responsibility being driving and increasing brand awareness and brand health metrics in a highly competitive category
• Experience managing significant marketing and media budgets
• Experience overseeing internal and external creative and media buying teams and agencies.
• Consumer and direct marketing experience in the entertainment space a plus.
• Track record of demonstrating strong relationship building, interpersonal and cross-functional team partnership skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities, particularly in customer segmentation and modeling
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a challenging, fast-paced environment of multiple priorities and stakeholders

You might also have

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in digital streaming subscription services
• Strong interest in entertainment content
• Prior experience in a creative or ad agencies

The US base range for this contract position is $100-$105/hour. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

STAND 8 Technology Services

Casting Call: Model for Inclusive Fashion Show

Job Type: Open Call

Date: November 11, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: New York, NY

Description: Inclusive Model Management is hosting an open call for models of all genders and sizes to participate in an upcoming fashion show. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the fashion industry, and we are excited to showcase a wide range of talent and beauty.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strut the runway confidently, showcasing various fashion pieces.
• Collaborate with the creative team to bring the designer’s vision to life.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude throughout the casting process.

Requirements:

• All genders and sizes are welcome to apply.
• No previous modeling experience required, but confidence in front of a camera is a plus.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Comfortable in various types of clothing and styles.
• Ability to take direction from the creative team.

Compensation:

• This is a paid opportunity. Details will be discussed with selected models.
• Models will receive exposure through our social media platforms and website.

Casting Call: Skater Extras for Music Video

Job Detail: We are currently seeking male and female skater extras for an upcoming paid music video shoot at LES Coleman Skatepark in NYC. This is a great opportunity for passionate skaters to showcase their skills in a vibrant urban setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute impressive skateboarding or roller skating maneuvers as directed by the choreographer and director.
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve desired shots and scenes.
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure a secure environment for all involved.

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in skateboarding or roller skating.
• Skates and equipment are not provided, so extras must bring their own.
• Ability to take direction well and work in a collaborative environment.
• Available for the shoot on Sunday 11/12.

Compensation:

• Payment: Competitive hourly rate, plus potential for additional incentives.
• Meals and refreshments provided on set.
• Credit in the music video’s credits (if desired).

Casting Call: Louis – Staged Reading for “Behind the Sparkle”

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and charismatic actor to portray the character of Louis in Playwright Lezley Steele’s new play “Behind the Sparkle”. This staged reading will take place on December 4th at 7pm near Times Square in NYC, following the AEA 29 hour Staged Reading Guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Bring the character of Louis to life, embodying his charm, wit, and depth of emotion.
• Collaborate closely with the director, Celine Havard, to interpret and deliver the character’s lines and actions.
• Rehearse as needed to ensure a polished and engaging performance for the staged reading.

Requirements:

• Age: 25-29
• Ethnicity: Black
• Nationality: French Canadian
• Strong acting skills and the ability to convey complex emotions.
• Availability for rehearsals leading up to the performance date.
• Non-union/Union submissions accepted.

Compensation:

• $100 stipend will be provided to cover expenses related to the production.

Talent for New Energy Drink Campaign

Job Details: We are currently seeking New York City based talent for an upcoming energy drink campaign. This is a well-paid opportunity with shooting scheduled for November 9th and 10th.

Job Responsibilities: Selected talent will be featured in various scenes showcasing the benefits and lifestyle associated with our client’s energy drink. The campaign aims to highlight the active and health-conscious aspects of individuals who lead an active lifestyle, with a focus on Yogis, Runners, and Cyclists.

Requirements:

• Must be based in New York City
• Must have experience and proficiency in the respective activity (Yoga, Running, or Cycling)
• Ability to effectively convey energy, vitality, and a healthy lifestyle on camera
• Comfortable in front of the camera with the ability to take direction from the director and crew

Compensation: Selected talent will receive competitive compensation for their participation in this campaign. Details will be discussed with the chosen individuals.

Casting Call for Short Film Trailer

Job Details: We are currently seeking Caucasian children, men, and women to audition for roles in a short film trailer. The shoot is scheduled for November 11th in New York City, NY.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned roles according to the script and director’s instructions.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and fellow cast members.
• Maintain professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

1. Daughter (Age 6):

   • Age: 6 years
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Previous acting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

2. Son (Age 6-10):

   • Age: 6-10 years
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Previous acting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

3. Mother (Mid 40’s):

   • Age: Mid 40’s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Previous acting experience preferred.

4. Grandfather (65-75):

   • Age: 65-75 years
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Previous acting experience preferred.

Compensation:

• $500 for 12 hours of work