Key Account Manager - Ireland
As a Key Account Manager you will manage and develop accounts within our Performance Division, particularly Skechers Golf. You will ensure focus and expertise is given to our major accounts, which is a critical part of the developing business, driving our growth expectation, along with building account plans and objectives.
Do you have a proven track record of managing and delivering consistent results as an Account Manager within sports performance?
This role requires a deep understanding of each account, across buying, merchandising, marketing, and creative departments to build trusting relationships cross-functionally to understand their business needs whilst communicating the objectives of Skechers.
You will manage the sell-in process for Skechers Performance product with a particular focus on Golf to achieve annual commercial revenue sales targets.
What we're looking for:
* 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.
This role will require extensive travel across Ireland, to our UK office, and occasional international travel.
Skechers offers:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* A fun and dynamic work environment
* Product discount
* Free onsite parking
This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers, apply now.
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Be You - Feel Welcome
Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.
Why work here?
Join our team of innovators, creators, and designers. Skechers, the global leader in comfort technologies, brings together employees from around the globe to deliver stylish products for people of all ages. Our employees are passionate about more than just the products we design, employees – we value community involvement and give back to local communities through a variety of initiatives including Skechers Foundation and Bobs for Dogs. Learn more about who Skechers supports local communities around the world.