International Retail Specialist

WHO WE ARE Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE The International Retail Specialist supports retail operations for international franchises by implementing corporate policies and procedures. This role maintains communication with franchisees and supports all aspects of franchise retail store development. The specialist serves as a liaison between international franchisees, the field team, and Skechers USA Corporate office. WHAT YOU'LL DO Communicate regularly with country support teams and franchise partners Support implementation of directives from field and corporate for select countries Direct inquiries from international franchisees to appropriate Skechers corporate departments Provide POP inventory projections to corporate retail team based on franchise usage estimates Coordinate franchisee itineraries for product conferences Collect weekly new store opening updates and photos Monitor operational standards in target markets Process and track new store opening and monthly operational supply orders Provide marketing artwork updates to franchise partners Coordinate retail trainings for international partners Review monthly franchise recap reports and address areas for improvement Maintain knowledge of Skechers retail policies, procedures, and standards Provide feedback to franchise partners on store presentation Track and analyze sales and KPI results, summarizing trends and opportunities WHAT YOU'LL BRING Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask and manage time effectively Team-oriented with strong leadership skills Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines Willingness to travel as needed REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree required; business degree preferred Minimum 2 years retail experience, preferably in a corporate environment Knowledge of retail principles, business operations, and retail management Experience working with international business partners Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong knowledge of Excel InDesign and Photoshop skills preferred Fluency in a foreign language a plus The pay range for this position is $72,000-$75,000/yr USD. About Skechers Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. 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 5,300 Skechers retail locations. 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 Reasonable Accommodation Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Join our team of innovators, creators, and designers. Skechers, the global leader in comfort technologies, brings together employees from around the globe to deliver stylish products for people of all ages. Our employees are passionate about more than just the products we design, employees – we value community involvement and give back to local communities through a variety of initiatives including Skechers Foundation and Bobs for Dogs. Learn more about who Skechers supports local communities around the world. Stay up to date on our brand, job openings, community involvement, and more via LinkedIn. Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. 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 5,300 Skechers retail locations. From footwear to apparel and accessories, Skechers has a product for you and your family. Learn more about our many product offerings here. #J-18808-Ljbffr