Director, International Retail Marketing & Visual Merchandising at Skechers

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Footwear, ApparelIndustries

Requirements

8+ years' experience in Visual Merchandising/Presentation for a retail company
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and any other creative/design software
Strong leadership and management experience
Excellent attention to detail, follow-up, and organizational skills
Excellent communicator and influencer
Strong flexibility, urgency, and adaptability skills
Strives for creativity and innovation; looks to continually improve on past performance
Ability to develop new and improved ways to increase store traffic
Creative thinker with superior design sense; understands advertising vehicles and how messaging and imagery should be adapted to the medium
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and have flexibility to change direction quickly
Must be able to analyze data, provide insights, and make recommendations
Ability to problem solve and find solutions to complex problems
Ability to travel (10% - 20% of time)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a cohesive retail marketing strategy aligned with the company’s overall brand vision and business objectives
Communicate regularly with Field leadership and provide visual presentation feedback and direction for high profile store locations
Initiate seasonal product display/presentation to support high business peaks of the year: BTS, Holiday, and Spring
Collaborate with international retail and franchise teams to ensure visual execution and consistency
Build strong partnerships and communication with key cross functional teams and collaborate with product teams across the company
Manage the graphics update process; collaborate with the Corporate Graphics and Marketing Team to ensure branding is current and aligned with product initiatives
Work with external vendors and negotiate the best prices for in-store display fixtures
Support new store openings by reviewing and approving product flow and graphic maps
Develop and maintain visual presentation standards guides/videos
Manage quarterly visual calendars and ensure deadlines are met
Stay on top of retail trends in the industry; frequently visit other big box/wholesale retailers, document promotions and campaigns competitors are running
Partner closely with the Digital team to align campaigns and initiatives to provide a better omni-channel experience for customers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Visual MerchandisingRetail MarketingBrand ManagementGlobal Retail TrendsConsumer BehaviorStore StandardsProduct DisplayVendor NegotiationCross-Functional CollaborationGraphics ManagementNew Store Openings

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What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

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What key skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires strong leadership and management experience, excellent attention to detail, follow-up, and organizational skills, excellent communication and influencer skills, strong flexibility, urgency, and adaptability, and a creative mindset with superior design sense.

What is the company culture like at Skechers?

Skechers emphasizes comfort innovation at the core of everything they do, fostering a creative and visionary environment focused on stylish, high-quality products and enhancing customer experience.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate is a creative thinker with superior design sense, strong leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-paced environment while understanding global retail trends.