Obtain an extensive knowledge of the Skechers product line you will represent for International Joint Venture (Asia). Support company objectives to enable growth and profitability in the International Merchandising division. Offer new ideas and solutions to increase sales. Analyze the business to determine additional opportunities. Effectively communicate all directives on product to Joint Venture partners via presentations, emails, and conference calls – both in person and virtually.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

Understanding Product:

Become a product expert.  Manage and communicate product assortments, inventory levels, review sales, and sample orders for JV merchandising partners. Determine when to react to best sellers and identify growth opportunities while understanding consumer and product trends.  Candidate must consistently monitor the JV regions to find growth opportunities and communicate that to the regional merchandising teams.Daily and weekly duties:Build and manage assortments across multiple Asia JV countries at omnichannel levelReview overall sales and identify growth opportunities within each market thru data analyticsCommunicate effectively with JV counterparts to share feedback on missed opportunities and/or re-orders as necessaryStrategize on seasonal line plan assortment by providing projections by outsole/categoryShare vital information to Asia JV partners regarding product availability, sales samples, sales trends, key initiatives, marketing strategies and product directionKey merchandising ambassador of corporate initiatives while maintaining a strong understanding of regional needs within Asia JVCollaborate and communicate with VP – GMM of International, and cross functional partners within International Merchandising, Product, Planning, and Sample TeamsDemonstrate high level of quality work focusing with specific attention to details.Ability to work independently, but also convey successful team building skills.Run reports and produce sales analysis / inventory management documents across the Asia JV regionAggressive sales approach is needed.  As there are few occasions to work in person, phone calls and emails are essential to success in this position.  The associate merchandiser must be comfortable with phone communications and in-person product presentations.International Product Conferences (held seasonally):Attend Global conference in our Manhattan Beach Showroom twice a year, extending into the weekend if necessary.Build rapport with Joint Venture regions to grow and develop relationships.Possible evening calls with JV partners due to time zone differenceWork with JV partners to understand their business focusing on key assortments and product on order.  Make educated recommendations for styles that can work in their markets thru analysis of respective countries.Become an expert in your lines as this position requires you have extensive product knowledge of a large volume of SKUs.Present product lines to internal teams

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

NO

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

4+ years of Merchandising/Buying/Planning experienceBachelor’s degreeExcellent oral and written communication skills.Able to manage multiple priorities and timelinesStrong presentation skills to an audience of all levelsAdvanced Excel and Microsoft PPT skillsExperienced data analytics and business acumenHigh problem-solving skills and ability to executeInternational experience a plusPrevious tradeshow experience a plusSales background a plus

The pay range for this role is $75,000-$85,000/yr USD

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility 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.