The Skechers Strategic Partnerships team oversees inbound licensing and celebrity & athlete talent endorsements and collaborations by acquiring and negotiating deals, as well as working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to plan and execute go-to-market campaigns. Additionally, this team handles influencer marketing and Skechers basketball social platforms, while identifying culturally relevant trends and partnership opportunities that will drive growth for the company and impact the overall perception and influence of the brand.

This internship will provide an in-depth look at the strategy and execution behind global brand and ambassador partnerships. By working closely with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and the Managing Director of Global Licensing & Strategic Partnerships, the Strategic Partnerships Intern will support the identification of potential collaboration and partnership opportunities. Further, the Strategic Partnerships Intern will provide support for the execution and management of licensed partnerships, collaborating internally to strengthen Skechers’ relationships with our ambassadors and creative partners.

What the Intern Can Expect to Learn

The ins-and-outs of inbound licensing in the footwear and apparel industryHow potential licensing and endorsement partnership opportunities are identified, vetted, and qualifiedHow established licensing and endorsement partnerships are managed and marketedGo-to -market social strategies within the basketball space

Intern’s Contributions to the Team

Support the identification and execution of partnership opportunities around our celebrity talent, athletes, brands, and events across various categories such as fashion, sports, gaming, art, etc.Support the research and identification of opportunities for gifting and seeding products to new and existing partnersAssisting with packaging send outs, product ordering and organizing gifting for influencers, ambassadors and VIPsPrepare and present research related to market trends, specific product categories, brands, and celebrities campaigns, especially in the footwear and fashion spaceHelp the Strategic Partnerships team remain organized by providing administrative support (e.g. meeting notes, filing, managing calendars, shipments, memos, etc.)

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or other related disciplineAnticipated graduation date is Winter 2025 or Spring 2026Preferred:  1-2 years’ experience in apparel, fashion, sports, entertainment, marketing, or agency/talent management (previous internships or coursework is acceptable)Genuine and demonstrated interest in fashion, sports, footwear, and fitness

The pay range for this role is $25/hr

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.