Full-Time

Key Account Manager

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Skechers

Skechers

5,001-10,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior

Ireland

Extensive travel across Ireland, to the UK office, and occasional international travel.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering consistent results as a GOLF Key Account Manager.
  • Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to influence decisions internally and externally.
  • Understanding of broader business financial principles and commerciality.
  • Must be comfortable using data analytically to inform thinking and build compelling commercial arguments.
  • Advanced Excel Skills and experience in Word and PowerPoint.
  • Works with customers and internal teams to bring the voice of the customer back into the business to implement solutions.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of broader business financial principles.
  • Ability to analyse and identify trends, to recommend new ideas to drive strategies and efficiencies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-driven business.
  • Ability to build a persuasive selling story through strong negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of competition law.
  • High level of literacy and numeracy.
  • Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
  • High tenacity to maintain high standards, accuracy, and a passion to achieve results.
  • Self-sufficient and comfortable working with minimum of supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and develop accounts within the Performance Division, particularly Skechers Golf.
  • Ensure focus and expertise is given to major accounts.
  • Drive growth expectations and build account plans and objectives.
  • Manage the sell-in process for Skechers Performance product with a particular focus on Golf to achieve annual commercial revenue sales targets.
  • Develop a deep understanding of each account across buying, merchandising, marketing, and creative departments to build trusting relationships cross-functionally.
  • Communicate the objectives of Skechers to understand business needs.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Manhattan Beach, California

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Proficio Capital Partners invests $2.38 million in Skechers, indicating investor confidence.
  • Skechers expands retail footprint with new stores in Beavercreek and Colchester.
  • Skechers opens a concept store in Milan, strengthening its European presence.

What critics are saying

  • Skechers faces strong competition from Nike and Adidas in sports footwear.
  • Over-reliance on celebrity endorsements could backfire if controversies arise.
  • High operational costs and local competition challenge Skechers' European expansion.

What makes Skechers unique

  • Skechers collaborates with Harry Kane for a signature football boot.
  • Skechers partners with Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as a brand ambassador.
  • Skechers launches a performance-driven basketball collection.

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Company News

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Skechers launches signature Harry Kane football boot

London - Skechers has released a new football boot - a Player Edition boot honouring striker Harry Kane.

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Mar 22nd, 2025
Proficio Capital Partners LLC Makes New $2.38 Million Investment in Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX)

Proficio Capital Partners LLC makes new $2.38 million investment in Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX).

Dayton Daily News
Mar 20th, 2025
Skechers store planned for Beavercreek shopping center

Skechers will open in the Rex Shopping Center, located along North Fairfield Road in Beavercreek, later this year.

Indian Startup News
Mar 17th, 2025
Sneakers brand Skechers onboards star bowler Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador

Bumrah joins fellow cricketers Ishan Kishan and Yastika Bhatia, who have been wearing Skechers on the field for the past year.

Gazette News
Mar 11th, 2025
Skechers opens first store in Colchester in Culver Square

Shoe company Skechers has opened a store in Culver Square last Friday at the former Clarks shoes site following on from when advertising was spotted outside the store in January.