A two-billion-dollar global leader in the high performance and lifestyle footwear industry, Skechers USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. Skechers' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing. 

The company offers two distinct footwear categories: a lifestyle division which includes Skechers Memory Foam and the charity line BOBS from Skechers, and Skechers Performance which includes Skechers GOrun and Skechers GOwalk footwear. Through licensing agreements, the company also offers branded apparel, bags, eyewear and more. 

Celebrity product endorsees for Skechers' collections include the world famous drummer Ringo Starr, multi-platinum recording artist Demi Lovato, model and actress Kelly Brook, TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, legendary quarterbacks Joe Montana and Joe Namath, baseball stars Pete Rose and Mariano Rivera, and The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery. In addition, elite marathon champion and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, elite runner Kara Goucher, and pro golfer Matt Kuchar represent the Skechers Performance Division. 

The Company sells its footwear in department, specialty and independent stores, as well as through more than 1000 Company-owned Skechers retail stores and online at skechers.com. Beyond the United States, Skechers product is available in more than 120 countries and territories through an international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and across Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia and distributors around the world. 

Skechers ships product through a 1.82 million square-foot, fully automated, LEED-Gold certified distribution facility in California that serves North America. The Company also operates a 753,000-square-foot facility in Belgium that serves Europe and ships directly to the rest of the planet.

Our Retail Events Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Events Manager with the day-to-day operations of Retail and Wholesale Events and Mobile/Pop-Up Stores at various SKECHERS Direct Accounts or within SKECHERS Retail Stores.  This critical leader drives amazing sales results by driving unit sales, sharing product knowledge, and giving exceptional customer service. Major responsibilities include retail event planning and execution – including but not limited to set up, tear-down and event hosting. Responsible for the mobile truck daily operations and establishing, maintaining, and building relationships with SKECHERS Direct B2B accounts to ensure comparable sales growth. It is a condition of employment that you are flexible with regard to hours and days worked and we may need to increase or to decrease your hours based on the needs of our business. This position requires travel that at times could be up to 75% - which also includes overnight stays. This role specifically covers events in Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf Shores of Alabama and Florida Panhandle. 

THE FUNDAMENTALS:

SALES CHAMPION

Sets-Up and ensures proper event execution including driving top-line sales at both off-site events and in-store retail events as assigned.  Establishes, maintains and develops business-to-business accounts through on the ground networking and relationship building with local businesses and establishments by providing exceptional customer service and professional on-site fitting events

OPERATIONS GURU

Acts like an owner, ensuring proper execution of all event and store operations – including but not limited to stock processing, inventory transfers, pricing of boxes, filling and stocking of rolling cages, mobile store maintenance, product knowledge, visual standards, merchandising standards, Retail Concept store customer service standards, B2B opening and closing procedures, and all company policies/procedures.  Manages profitability by controlling store payroll/expenses.  Operates company vehicles with integrity, delivering and picking-up product (sometimes at a moment’s notice), ensuring accurate inventory and safely transporting between warehouse store and vendor properties. 

PRODUCT EXPERT

Confirms that Event Visual and Merchandising standards are met at all times by ensuring that all displays and equipment are properly maintained/cleaned and all sizes of all available styles are 100% in stock, by partnering with Store and Distribution Center partners.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE…

First, you are a sales-driver and you know how to help ensure you and your team crush sales plan!  You bring a developed understanding of solid retail principles, including the big focuses: product, service, people and operations.  While you work very well with all types of people, you’re comfortable working independently.  You still function effectively and even thrive in times of change and shifting priorities and have a strong ability to stay flexible to the unforeseen.  Communication could be your “middle name”, with your highly developed ability to convey information with your team and customers in writing or verbally.  Colleagues might also call you a task-master, as you utilize time and resources extremely well to meet deadlines, stay efficient and manage operational priorities.  You also are enthusiastic about being a road warrior, possess a valid driver’s license and are open to traveling up to 75% by all methods.  Finally, you have so much fun doing and being all of the above and share that excitement with those around you everyday!

Job Requirements:

- Ability to execute excellence to company standards at all times.

- A solid understanding of best practices in the retail industry.

- Must possess strong written and verbal communication.

- Ability to travel by all travel means (car, bus, train and plane) based on business necessity-- travel maybe heavy and up to 75%; travel may also include overnight stays.

- Valid driver’s license is required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.