Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong command of Microsoft Office and understanding of retail calculations
Ability to analyze data, provide insights, and make recommendations
Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision
Ability to manage a team (implied from supervisory responsibilities and incomplete sentence)
Passionate, creative, and experienced in marketing and visual merchandising
Proven track record in developing visual and marketing plans
Responsibilities
Develop annual visual and marketing plans and budgets to maximize new store sales, drive traffic, enhance the brand, and elevate guest experiences
Maintain a rolling six-month visual and marketing event calendar to support new store openings, marketing events, and advertising
Partner with the Creative Director to develop and execute in-store visual messaging campaigns to differentiate Skechers stores and make an emotional connection with customers
Work with Merchandising (Product and Allocations teams) to understand big initiatives, categories, timing of deliveries, and launches
Partner with Regional and District managers to develop plans to support struggling markets and new store openings from concept to completion; conduct store and market visits as necessary
Develop localized store/market-specific advertising including billboards, digital, radio, direct mail, and grassroots campaigns to increase awareness, drive traffic, accelerate sales, and support store growth
Manage a team to support promotional and advertising efforts; responsible for training and development
Develop visual and marketing program recaps to evaluate success of campaigns and efficiency of spend
Maintain library of grassroots marketing and visual collateral (e.g., flyers, discount cards, tear pads) updated bi-annually
Partner closely with the Digital Group to align campaigns and initiatives for a better omni-channel experience
Work with the Operations team to implement strategies to enhance the customer experience in Big Beautiful and Performance stores
Stay on top of retail trends; visit competitors, document promotions and campaigns, provide monthly recap decks with findings and recommendations
Work closely with Graphics department to develop creative and manage the process from inception to execution, ensuring deadlines are met
Oversee a Marketing and Visual team; ensure the team meets deadlines, performs at a high level, and contributes to growth and development of team members