Assists with research and coordination of domestic retail events and advertising including new stores, anniversary stores, and company sponsored events.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

Provides administrative support for execution of advertising campaigns and events. Input orders, process and track payments, update tracking logs.Assist in the planning and execution of new store opening advertising campaigns to increase awareness, drive traffic, and accelerate growth.Execute localized store/market-specific advertising to support stores including billboards, digital, radio, direct mail, and grassroots campaigns.Research costs and create event budgets.  Manage expenses closely to ensure campaigns stay within approved budget.Recap campaigns with written analysis in a timely manner.Work with the Digital team to advertise and support events with email and SMS.Communicate event and advertising details to office and field and provide clear execution expectations.Provide direction to Graphics department to develop creative and manage the process from inception to execution.  Ensure that deadlines are met.Maintain an inventory of giveaway items to use for events and campaigns. This includes researching new creative ideas, sourcing vendors, bidding process, and overseeing the purchase and fulfillment of orders.  Maintain library of grassroots marketing collateral to support events i.e. flyers, discount cards, and tear pads updated bi-annually.Monitor competitor advertising and stay abreast of industry innovations that may be used to better Skechers’ campaigns.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES-

None.

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

Must possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.Impeccable attention to detail.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS-

Possesses confidence overseeing event execution including managing staff and vendors on-site.Travel to events and oversee execution as needed. Flexibility to frequent changes and ability to react quickly.Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and work with outside vendors, field staff, and other departments cross-functionally on projects to success.Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy.Strong written and oral communication.Strong design skills preferably in Photoshop and Canva

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-

1-2 years in marketing or related field.Must have event planning experience.Must have traditional media planning and/or advertising experienceBS or BA in Marketing or related experience.Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Basic to advanced proficiency of Adobe Photoshop and CanvaBasic understanding of email and social management tools preferred, but not required. Retail experience preferred, but not required. 

$25-$30/HOURLY

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.