Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan weekly activities, including store visits, events, and office time.
• Organize and execute consumer events with key retailers, aligning with brand initiatives and product launches.
• Train retail staff on Skechers Performance brand and products, focusing on Running.
• Develop strong relationships with retail store leadership and staff.
• Encourage retail staff participation in sales promotions, contests, and events.
• Implement a monthly product seeding plan for key staff and retail partners.
• Cultivate relationships with territory ambassadors and involve them in events.
• Submit weekly field reports on store visits, clinics, events, and provide product feedback.
• Participate in sales conferences, trade shows, and special events as directed.
• Manage and track monthly travel and marketing budgets.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Business or equivalent combination of experience
• 1+ years Marketing/Sales/Retail experience required, 2+ years preferred.
• Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising and retail selling skills.
• Experienced self-starter with strong negotiation skills and entrepreneurial characteristics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong time management abilities.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry samples, sample bags, and marketing materials.
• Travel required (approximately 80%).
• You must be willing to live within an agreed upon radius of the territory you support.

Preferred

• Running, Sports or Athletic industry experience highly preferred
• College athlete preferred and passion for running and or work experience within the running community.