A two-billion-dollar global leader in the high performance and lifestyle footwear industry, Skechers USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. Skechers' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing. 

The company offers two distinct footwear categories: a lifestyle division which includes Skechers Memory Foam and the charity line BOBS from Skechers, and Skechers Performance which includes Skechers GOrun and Skechers GOwalk footwear. Through licensing agreements, the company also offers branded apparel, bags, eyewear and more. 

Celebrity product endorsees for Skechers' collections include the world famous drummer Ringo Starr, multi-platinum recording artist Demi Lovato, model and actress Kelly Brook, TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, legendary quarterbacks Joe Montana and Joe Namath, baseball stars Pete Rose and Mariano Rivera, and The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery. In addition, elite marathon champion and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, elite runner Kara Goucher, and pro golfer Matt Kuchar represent the Skechers Performance Division. 

The Company sells its footwear in department, specialty and independent stores, as well as through more than 1000 Company-owned Skechers retail stores and online at skechers.com. Beyond the United States, Skechers product is available in more than 120 countries and territories through an international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and across Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia and distributors around the world. 

Skechers ships product through a 1.82 million square-foot, fully automated, LEED-Gold certified distribution facility in California that serves North America. The Company also operates a 753,000-square-foot facility in Belgium that serves Europe and ships directly to the rest of the planet.

The International Retail Visual Coordinator will execute the Visual Merchandising support for all activities including all in store graphics for point of purchase material, graphics for fixtures and displays across all store types internationally for Retail and Franchise stores. This position will execute creation of language specific advertising/ graphic work orders, maintain appropriate inventory levels in distribution centers, in store graphic items, and POP.  Reports directly to the Director of International Retail and Franchise Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Create, edit, and monitor project timelines. Coordinate projects from concept to completion.  Responsible for overseeing traffic of all graphic and P.O.P. visual material, from corporate to store level.  Provide job status reports to supervisor as needed.
• Responsible for coordinating all P.O.P., props, fixtures, and fixture components, for new store openings (NSO’s) to confirm all new stores are visually complete prior to grand opening while communicating with the field and corporate teams to ensure proper execution.
• Replenish and maintain inventory at the Distribution Centers on an as needed basis for P.O.P.  Maintain inventory by inputting, deleting and adding to current inventory levels.  Generate key reports weekly.
• Ensure all elements of new initiatives/updates are in store prior to product delivery. 
• Ensure allocation and delivery of all P.O.P., props, fixtures, and fixture components.
• Assist in the creation of localized visual directives regarding major campaign launches and merchandising P.O.P. when needed.
• Maintain the master files for store details for all P.O.P., props, fixtures, and fixture components.
• Collaborate with domestic and international management for proper execution.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess above average computer skills including:  MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Self-starter with high level of initiative and a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Ability to work cross functionally and develop relationships strong interpersonal working relationships and work cross functionally.
• Must possess strong sense of urgency, organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple projects and priorities.
• Must have the ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least 2-4 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, or in a Retail environment.
• BA or AA in Visual Communications, Merchandising or Marketing or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Footwear or apparel industry experience preferred but not required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.