Sales Representative, Tech Performance - Texas

Skechers•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Tech Performance Sales Representative builds positive, lasting relationships with retail partners, consumers, and the performance community, with a focus on Running, Golf, and Pickleball in the Texas market. The role works closely with Sports Marketing, Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to bring the Skechers brand to life at retail. The representative drives sales and market-share growth in the primary categories, supports sales across secondary sports categories, and collaborates on field activations and product education. The role also manages territory planning, account performance tracking, seasonal orders, reorders, and product assortment recommendations. Travel is approximately 80%, and the employee must live within an agreed-upon radius of the territory supported.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in Business, or an equivalent combination of experience.
At least 1 year of Marketing, Sales, or Retail experience required.
Work experience within the running or golf community.
Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising, and retail selling skills.
Self-starter with strong negotiation skills and entrepreneurial characteristics.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; strong time-management abilities.
Problem-solving aptitude 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.
Approximately 80% travel required.
Willingness to live within an agreed-upon radius of the supported territory.
Highly motivated, hardworking, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
Ability to understand running and empathize with runners to build authentic relationships at retail and in the running community.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of Marketing, Sales, or Retail experience preferred.
Running, Golf, Sports, or Athletic industry experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive sales and market-share growth across Skechers Running, Golf, and Pickleball categories within the assigned Texas 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 that meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
Identify and develop new account opportunities and expand distribution and brand presence in the territory.
Support sales efforts across Tennis, Walking, Soccer, and Basketball categories.
Collaborate with regional tech representatives to educate retail staff and athletes on Skechers product technologies, innovations, and performance benefits.
Partner with the Sports Marketing team to activate brand initiatives, athlete appearances, grassroots events, and in-store experiences across the territory.
Represent Skechers at trade shows, sporting events, clinics, and community activations throughout Texas.
Champion brand storytelling and bring the 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, reorders, and product assortment recommendations for each account.
Strategically use an annual budget to benefit the territory and brand.