Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary retail buyer for our performance athletic footwear categoryCurate a compelling assortment of performance athletic shoes, focusing on running, training, and sport-specific footwearAnalyze retail sales data, market trends, and customer preferences to inform buying decisionsCollaborate with vendors to select the right mix of performance shoes that align with our retail strategy and customer needsWork closely with retail planning, merchandising, and marketing teams to optimize our footwear offeringsStay informed about the latest innovations and technologies in athletic shoe design to enhance our retail product mixManage product lifecycles and seasonal transitions for footwear lines across our retail channelsBalance inventory levels and product mix to maximize sales and profitability in our retail stores and onlineDevelop retail pricing strategies that maintain competitiveness in the footwear marketRequirements:
5+ years of experience as a retail buyer in the footwear industryStrong analytical skills with proficiency in using retail data to drive buying decisionsExcellent understanding of retail math and financial planning for footwear categoriesAbility to recognize and react to trends in the retail footwear marketBachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or related fieldWillingness to travel 20-30% of the time for vendor meetings and retail market researchPassion for Sports and Performance Footwear: While direct experience as a retail buyer for performance athletic footwear is valuable, we also encourage candidates with a strong passion for sports and athletic shoes to apply. If you have a keen interest in how footwear enhances athletic performance, follow sports trends, or are an enthusiastic participant in sports activities, we want to hear from you. Please include a brief statement about your passion for sports and performance footwear in your application.The pay range for this role is $80,000-$100,000/yr USD.
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
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Reasonable Accommodation
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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.