ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-
Provide executive level support to the VP of Product Development and Merchandising. Additional duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Calendar management, expense reporting, travel arrangements, meeting arrangements.Prepare and distribute various forms, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents, etc.Prepare and submit travel requests and expenses.Coordinate in-person/online meetings for the VP of Product Development and Merchandising including scheduling, planning, printing, and shipping.Purchasing and organizing store bought samples as directed.Assist the team with SkechForce and approvals.Manage communication including emails and phone calls.Maintain files, contact lists and databases; preserving, organizing, scanning, updating records, and distributing (where approved and applicable), including but not limited to public network drive, intranet, physical/electronic records, etc. (all according to company information governance policy).Outreach to IT for technical support as needed.Coordinate with division Merchandisers, Technicians, and Product Managers daily.Review first production cases to ensure production matches confirmation samples.Perform various assignments, duties, and assist with projects to support the Division.Help resolve daily issues that come up within the department.Liaison between all Divisions across the company.Onboard new team members and work closely with HR/Recruiting/IT to ensure proper set up prior to their arrival.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-
Additional responsibilities as needed and assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-
None at this time.JOB REQUIREMENTS-
Must have a passion for shoes and fashion.Follow set Skechers procedures and protocols, as well as updating the team with any changes to procedures as advised by teams.Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Thrives working in a busy and stressful environment.Rebounds from difficult situations, and constructive criticism.Optimistic, entrepreneurial, and a team player.Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a multi-task environment with a sense of urgency.Well-organized with focused attention to detail, and excellent follow up skills.Self-starter/motivated, results-orientated, with demonstrated aptitude for problem solving.Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.Professional image and behavior. Maintain a positive work environment. Team player attitude.Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, use step stool/ladder to reach overhead objects; lift/carry light objects; answer incoming calls.Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary; light travel may be required.Job will be performed in a traditional office environment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-
Bachelor of Arts degree in business, communication, marketing, or related experience is preferable.3+ years of progressive administrative and/or coordinator experience, including support of multiple managers and involvement in concurrent project coordination.Working knowledge of the following platforms is helpful:Concur (travel and expense management)DocuSign (electronic signature and agreement cloud)Dropbox (file hosting service)Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Forms, OneDrive, Outlook, Power Automate, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Stream, Teams, Word, etc.)Ability to learn additional platforms.The pay range for this position is $70,000-$85,000.
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 5,200 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.