Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent nearly 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 180 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,400 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.
Benefits Information
- Generous employee discount for Skechers footwear, apparel & accessories
- Friends & Family Discount Events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Schedule
- Career Growth
- Fun Work Environment
- Community Focus
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- RRSP & ESPP Eligibility
- Sick Pay Eligibility
Company Description
At Skechers, you can expect a lot from your career. In our company, you matter – your potential and your contribution directly impact our brand every day. This is a culture of ideas where our expansion and success are fueled by each member of our team, at every level. Learn more about our brand at about.skechers.com
Our number one priority remains the safety and well-being of our employees and customers around the world. Whether in our stores, offices or distribution centers, we require the use of masks to keep our team and customers safe. We also utilize employee health screenings, deep cleaning, sanitization and social distancing to be sure our team is safely ready for work.
Job Description
- This is a full-time opportunity located out of our office in Mississuaga, ON.
To manage all aspects of sales within the defined account base for the specified category. Support the Regional Sales Managers and Country Manager in all aspects of growing the Skechers business in the Canadian market.
Responsibilities:
- Meet and deliver the annual sales quota as determined by the Country Manager.
- Develop a seasonal/annual business plan (by account) that details growth objectives, category objectives, distribution objectives, and promotional plans.
- Determine and sell the most effective merchandise mix and prepare stock to sales plans (by month) where appropriate.
- Attend all trade shows, steering committee meetings, and buy meetings as deemed necessary by management.
- Represent SKECHERS professionally to all accounts within your territory.
- Work effectively with the brand managers to maximize SKECHERS distribution within your account base.
- Develop a coverage plan that services your account base and maximizes sales/distribution.
- Gather and report sell-thru information weekly when available.
- Submit a monthly report detailing your territory top selling and trend insights.
- Manage selling, open order flow plans, sales trackers, on a weekly basis.
Qualifications
- Post Secondary Education
- 2 years of sales experience
- 2 years of buying experience
- Experience with a national chain
- Strong retail analytics needed
- Experience with account base of both Major and Independent retailers
- Proven track record of successfully meeting/exceeding sales and margin goals
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
First, leading a team to “win big” makes your heart beat faster! You are a sales-driving powerhouse and you haven’t met a sales plan you couldn’t crush! Your team means everything to your business and your customers, so your talent assessment and development skills are top-notch. You’re a true operator, who always delivers clean, pretty stores with the right presentation. 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 and set direction with your team 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. Your retail/restaurant leadership experience makes you immediately credible in our business and with your team. Finally, you have so much fun doing and being all of the above and share that excitement with those around you everyday!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
