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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing relationships with retail partners and consumers while driving sales growth in the athletic industry. Proficient in executing sales strategies, presenting product lines, and utilizing retail math for effective inventory management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Growth StrategyRetail Account ManagementStrong Negotiation SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsAthletic Industry Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Retail MathInventory ManagementProduct MerchandisingSales Target AchievementMarket Share Growth
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationEntrepreneurial Characteristics
Certifications & Qualifications
BA or BS Degree in Business
Industry Keywords
RunningGolfAthletic IndustryRetail SalesSports Marketing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build positive and lasting relationships with current and future retail partners, consumers, and the performance community
- Drive sales and market share growth across Skechers Running, Golf and Pickleball categories within the assigned territory
- Build and manage relationships with key retail accounts, run specialty dealers, golf-tennis pro shops, and sporting goods retailers
- Execute seasonal sell-in meetings, present product lines, and close orders meeting quarterly and annual sales targets
- Identify and develop new account opportunities and expand distribution and brand presence
- Support sales efforts across Tennis, Walking, Soccer and Basketball categories
- Collaborate with regional tech reps to educate retail staff and athletes on Skechers product technologies and performance benefits
- Partner with Sports Marketing on brand initiatives, athlete appearances, grassroots events, and in-store experiences
- Represent Skechers at trade shows, sporting events, clinics, and community activations throughout Southern California and Arizona
- Champion brand storytelling and bring Skechers performance identity to life at retail
- Develop and manage a territory business plan aligned with regional and national sales strategies
- Track account performance, sell-through data, and competitive insights
- Manage seasonal order books, re-orders, and product assortment recommendations
Requirements
What you’ll need- BA or BS degree in Business or equivalent combination of experience
- 1+ years Marketing/Sales/Retail experience required; 2+ years preferred
- Running, Golf, Sports or Athletic industry experience highly preferred
- Work experience within the running or golf community
- Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising and retail selling skills
- Strong negotiation skills and entrepreneurial characteristics
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong time management abilities
- Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Valid driver's license and clear driving record
- Ability to lift and carry samples, sample bags, and marketing materials
- Travel required (approximately 80%)
- Willingness to live within an agreed upon radius of the territory supported
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to understand the sport of running and empathize with runners to develop authentic relationships
- Ability to strategically use an annual budget that benefits the territory and brand
