Strategic Partnerships Associate

WHO WE ARE:
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Strategic Partnerships Associate will support our Strategic Partnerships team in managing in-bound licensing deals, brand collaborations, and celebrity endorsements. This role focuses on project management and cross-functional coordination to support go-to-market campaigns that contribute to company growth. The position involves collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders to support partnership initiatives and brand development. You will assist with deal flow processes, contract administration, and help identify strategic opportunities that align with company objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support deal flow management from initial research through contract execution.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Product, Creative, PR, Digital, and Retail to support partnership campaign execution.
• Assist with project timelines and deliverables for go-to-market launches, helping ensure timely execution within established budgets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to help identify partnership opportunities.
• Support contract administration, financial tracking, and vendor management.
• Help develop presentation materials and strategic frameworks for internal leadership and external partner communications.
• Handle administrative functions including calendar management, expense tracking, and project coordination tools for department leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Project management experience with ability to support multiple initiatives in dynamic environments.
• Research and analytical skills with an interest in market intelligence and analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with experience working across different teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and basic financial tracking.
• Independent work style with ability to organize priorities and support team deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of work experience in relevant field.
• Previous experience in apparel/footwear, media/entertainment, licensing, agency, and/or business development preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management programs.
• Experience with Google Suite and presentation software.
• Understanding of sales processes and deal negotiation support.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with celebrity talent and sensitive campaigns.
• Relationship building skills for internal and external collaboration.

The pay range for this position is $75,000-$95,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, 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 over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.