Skechers

Sr. Director, Product Development and Merchandising - Performance Running

Manhattan Beach, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$225k-$250kDetected 15 hours ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

This position will primarily be responsible for leading the strategy and development Technical Running footwear.
Proven track record of delivering pinnacle technical running performance footwear solutions that drove measurable business growth (category expansion, margin improvement, or market share gains).
Translate insights into strategy: Leverage sport, trend, and consumer data to define category vision and product priorities.

Strong merchandising background with the ability to build, balance, and position a performance product line that meets both consumer demand and business objectives.
Lead product creation: Oversee the performance footwear development process from concept to market, ensuring alignment with KPIs (margin, sell-through, category growth, consumer satisfaction).
Commercial alignment: Balance innovation and commercial viability, working with Product Management to deliver margin requirements, market readiness, and long-term brand positioning.
Proven ability to lead, galvanize, and inspire high-performing teams with strong leadership IQ, fostering collaboration, accountability, and alignment to shared goals.
Lead and mentor direct reports on the Product Management team, providing strategic direction, professional development, and clear prioritization to ensure alignment with Technical Performance goals.
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and inspire both internal stakeholders and external partners.
Analyze sales reports to ensure achievement of KPI's and optimize future line planning.
Ability to lead initiatives with flexibility to adapt and pivot quickly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
College degree, preferably in business/marketing.
10+ years in footwear product management and category leadership, with emphasis on performance-driven categories.
Experience garnering athlete insights and turning them into actionable product briefs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility 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.

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company®-has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good.
Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value.
From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
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