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.

In collaboration with the department’s Director, develop new in-store marketing and promotional programs appropriate to the needs of each brand within the company, for both Domestic and International divisions. Develop, execute, monitor and measure custom visual rollouts within key retail partner store environments in order to increase both Skechers brand awareness and profitability.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Coordinate and manage multiple brand visual merchandising projects specific to key retailers, from concept through final production
• Lead the development of innovative Shop-in-Shop space in order to create strong in-store Skechers brand stories that support both Skechers and the retail partner
• Provide structural design/sizing expertise, production guidance and quality control
• Work with outside vendors and our internal Graphic Design department to make merchandising ideas come to life
• Create ad boards and other Marketing tools for our Sales Team
• Become an expert in customer environments and in-store requirements in order to execute flawless visual merchandising programs
• Interview/screen new vendors to secure lasting business relationships that fulfill the department’s costing and design needs
• Create  in store Marketing campaigns; Back To School, Holiday, BCA
• Work closely with digital design team creating synergy between on line and in store presentations
• Manage department archives of artwork, POP photography, and in-store photography
• Present at key Marketing meetings


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with VMCs to ensure solid execution, retailer compliance, and in-store photography
• Create PowerPoint presentations showcasing completed in-store projects
• Work with VM Logistics Coordinator to track shipping/delivery
• Work with VM Operations to ensure all costs are included in department budget

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• International and domestic travel
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must have extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Design capabilities beneficial


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years  in store visual merchandising or marketing experience
• 5 years of management experience
• BA degree 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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.