Sr. Director, Product Development And Merchandising - Technical Performance

SKECHERS USA Inc

Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
$225,000-$250,000pyr usd
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Technical performance footwear solutions
Translate insights into strategy
Lead product creation from concept to market
** SKECHERS USA Inc is seeking a Sr. Director of Product Development and Merchandising for their Technical Performance division, focusing on creating innovative footwear products that blend comfort and performance. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in footwear product management, particularly in performance categories, and have strong leadership skills to drive team success. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the strategy and execution of Skechers’ Technical Performance Footwear division, translating sport and consumer insights into innovative products that deliver unrivaled comfort and performance for consumers.
  • Drive category growth through cross-functional partnership with design, marketing, and sales, primarily focusing on Technical Running footwear and other technical performance sport categories.
  • Oversee the performance footwear development process from concept to market, ensuring alignment with KPIs such as margin, sell-through, category growth, and consumer satisfaction.

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** SKECHERS USA Inc is seeking a Sr. Director of Product Development and Merchandising for their Technical Performance division, focusing on creating innovative footwear products that blend comfort and performance. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in footwear product management, particularly in performance categories, and have strong leadership skills to drive team success. **

Salary

$225,000-$250,000/yr USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical performance footwear solutions
  • Translate insights into strategy
  • Lead product creation from concept to market
  • Commercial alignment and viability
  • Lead and mentor high-performing teams

Nice-to-have

  • Team-first approach
  • Flexibility to adapt and pivot quickly
  • Work extra hours as needed

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in footwear product management
  • College degree, preferably in business/marketing
  • Strong Technical Performance footwear background preferred
  • Experience garnering athlete insights
  • Demonstrated success in scaling performance product lines

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