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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 170 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,000 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

The Visual Merchandiser helps to drive sales by developing compelling visual merchandising presentation direction, product flows, windows and big initiative launches. Focuses on providing standards and direction to stores to provide the customers with a world class in-store shopping experience. They will use sales data and analytics to recommend product categories to feature in stores. The Visual Merchandiser works directly with the Visual Director, as well as the Product and Allocations teams to understand product focuses and timing of deliveries.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS -

• Runs reports weekly and maintains constant communication with the Allocations and Buying teams to ensure that all product styles planned for window displays is delivered to stores on time. Runs GZ reports to understand product selling, units on hand as well as units in transit.
• Creates comprehensive visual merchandising guides so stores can easily understand direction and execute consistently. Coordinates and collaborates with store operations to ensure the timely delivery and allocation of all footwear visual components and graphics for new and existing stores.
• Frequently visits local high-profile stores and provides feedback to Visual Manager and Directors.
• Maintains department Visual planning calendars
• Assists in the mapping and planning of product flow and merchandising and visual floor sets.
• Maintains the visual displays and execution in the Corporate Mock Store.
• Partners closely with allocations, planners, and buyers to ensure the Product aligns with the planned calendar.
• Maintain Visual presentation standards manuals.
• Reviews bi-weekly high-profile store photos and provide feedback to Visual Manager and Directors.
• Assists in developing the window presentations and seasonal product flow/plan-o-grams for all store types.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

• No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess above-average computer skills including Excel, Photoshop, In-Design, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have the ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Footwear or apparel industry experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of expense awareness and control, strong affinity for numbers.
• Ability to read and comprehend floor plans and work with our store designers understanding the limitations we have with graphics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• Demonstrate a high degree of expense awareness and control, strong affinity for numbers
• Ability to conceptualize and create visually appealing displays
• Excellent follow up and time-management skills.
• 1-2 years in a retail visual merchandising role or in a retail store management role.
• Develop strong interpersonal relationships
• Possess strong written and verbal communication.
• College degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• High level of initiative, detail oriented, flexibility and a high sense of urgency

QUALIFICATIONS-

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this position is $65K/year