Full-Time
Assistant Store Manager
Updated on 9/3/2026
Skechers
10,001+ employees
Global footwear, apparel, and accessories brand
No salary listed
London, UK
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- Previous experience in an assistant managerial role
- Excellent Leadership and communication skills
- Problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store
- Highly organised to manage inventory, staffing, and other operational tasks
- The ability to help lead and motivate a team with the store manager
- Sales skills to drive revenue growth and meet targets
- Able to create a positive, collaborative team environment that fosters teamwork and employee morale
- Keep customers happy
- Drive sales growth and meet targets
- Motivate and lead a team to achieve goals
- Support the store manager with daily operations
- Assist in managing inventory, staffing, and other operational tasks
Skechers makes a wide range of comfortable lifestyle and performance footwear, plus apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids. Its products are designed to be stylish and affordable, and they are sold through two main channels: wholesale to department and specialty stores, and direct-to-consumer through Skechers’ own stores and its online shop. The company builds its catalog to cover many activities and styles, emphasizing comfort, value, and broad appeal. It differentiates itself from competitors through its large, global product lineup and extensive distribution network that combines both wholesale partners and direct-to-consumer retail. Skechers’ goal is to grow revenue and expand its global presence by reaching more customers across multiple markets and sales channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Manhattan Beach, California
Founded
1992
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 29, 2026 Belgium distribution center increases European capacity and service speed.
- July 2026 Care Bears collaboration extends Skechers into collectible kids' and women's footwear.
- New Enniskillen and other 2026 store openings signal continued retail expansion in Europe.
What critics are saying
- May 19, 2026 lawsuit over misleading emails keeps consumer class-action exposure alive.
- Delaware investors still challenge the 2025 $9.4 billion 3G takeover price.
- Tariffs hitting China and Vietnam sourcing squeezed valuation in 2025; similar shocks can crush margins.
What makes Skechers unique
- Skechers built a comfort-first, family-brand portfolio across women, children, and performance.
- Its June 2026 Belgium megahub centralizes European distribution near Liège Airport.
- The 3G Capital buyout gives long-term capital for automation and store expansion.
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↑ 19%Lyra Health welcomes Leslie Riggs as Chief People Officer. Business Wire SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 02, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Lyra Health, a leading provider of high-quality mental health care, has named Leslie Riggs as Chief People Officer, effective September 14. Leslie joins Lyra from Skechers, a Fortune 500 company with operations in 180 countries, where she led global Human Resources. Leslie brings more than 20 years of deep functional expertise including organizational development, enterprise change management, talent strategy and total rewards across industries for both public and private companies. She is an empathetic and proactive leader who has led transformation at scale including as EVP, CHRO at Belk, guiding the organization's culture and strategy shifts post-acquisition. "Leslie is the ideal leader for our People function as Lyra enters its next chapter," said Jennifer Schulz, CEO of Lyra Health. "Her experience scaling global HR operations, her deep understanding of the connection between organizational performance and workforce wellbeing, and her commitment to our mission make her exceptionally well-suited for this role. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Lyra team." Leslie is a long-time advocate for mental health and community well-being, a commitment reflected throughout her career and community involvement. She served as President of the Board of Directors for Teen Health Connection, an organization providing integrated health services to adolescents and families, and she holds a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University. "I operate with the foundational belief that wellbeing is a critical driver of performance," said Leslie. "I am thrilled to join Lyra, where my values and experience align so closely with the mission of transforming access to quality mental health care." Leslie's dedication to Lyra's mission, combined with her track record of connecting people strategy and culture to business performance, make her a powerful addition to Lyra's leadership team. About Lyra Health Lyra Health is the leading provider of workforce mental health benefits, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with leading employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions for members, providers and HR leaders. Empower works in the background to quickly connect members to the largest global network of evidence-based mental health providers, deliver actionable insights to benefit leaders, and free up providers to focus on client care - driving outstanding positive outcomes that are equitable across diverse racial and ethnic groups. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra's transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall health care claims costs. For more information, visit lyrahealth.com.
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