International Retail Specialist

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

2d•$72,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The International Retail Specialist supports retail operations for international franchises by implementing corporate policies and procedures. The 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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Business degree preferred.
InDesign and Photoshop skills preferred.
Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

Responsibilities

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 the 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.