Now Hiring - Retail Sales Territory Manager, Apparel Sales in Chicago, IL

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent 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 4,450 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.

To manage all aspects of sales within the Midwest Territory for the Apparel Division

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

• To help open new business and grow Skechers apparel category in your assigned territory.
• To develop a seasonal/annual business plan (by account) that details growth objectives and new key programs.
• To attend all trade shows and buy meetings as deemed necessary by management.
• To work effectively with your manager to maximize SKECHERS distribution within your account base.
• To gather and report sell-thru information weekly for your assigned accounts.
• To keep track of your account’s weekly customer reviews, inventory, %IMU margins.
• Maintain current awareness of competitors, competitive product lines and programs with a strong overall understanding of the Skechers Apparel and disseminate relevant information with the Sales team. (Be our eyes and ears on the ground in Middle of country)
• To represent SKECHERS professionally to all accounts within your territory.
• Knowledge of market trends

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

• No.

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Experience with account base with a strong focus on Independent and Mid-size retailers.
• Must have strong organizational skills and follow up skills.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently!
• Previous apparel experience. Will not consider applicants without apparel experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• 5 or more years of experience in apparel related field, activewear a plus
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel nationally 30-50% of work hours
• Lift and carry samples, sample bags, rolling racks
• Valid driver license and clear driving record.

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.

Salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000/year.