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Brandes Investment Partners (asia) Pte. Ltd.

WI · On-site

$300K - $350K/yr

Brandes Investment Partners (asia) Pte. Ltd. is seeking a high-performing Regional Director (Wholesaler) to lead distribution efforts across the Great Plains territory, ideally based in Texas. This ...

Vuly Play

CGI Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

Open to regular and consistent travel to key R&D teams in the Asia region Desirable * Background in ... Design Director, and anything brand-facing or a major shift in visual direction gets escalated ...

The University of Alabama

... Director to manage the Southeast Asia Initiative for the AY 2026-2027, with a possibility to ... region. The primary countries of collaboration include major research universities Vietnam and ...

HDR

East Region Director, Interiors

New York, NY · On-site

HDR is seeking an East Region Director, Interiors to join our growing team and continue the legacy ... Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with ...

HDR

East Region Director, Interiors

New York, NY · On-site

HDR is seeking an East Region Director, Interiors to join our growing team and continue the legacy ... Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with ...

Koch Industries

Category Manager

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

Your Job As Category Manager, Non-Metallics , you will support the Asia region and the global ... This role, managing one direct report, requires strong strategic thinking, influence without ...

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What does a Director Asia Region do?

A Director Asia Region is responsible for overseeing an organization's operations, strategy, and business development within the Asia region. They manage regional teams, cultivate partnerships, ensure compliance with local regulations, and drive growth initiatives tailored to diverse Asian markets. This role often involves significant travel, cross-cultural communication, and coordination with global leadership to align regional goals with overall company objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director Asia Region?

To thrive as a Director Asia Region, you need extensive leadership experience, a deep understanding of Asian markets, and a relevant degree such as an MBA or similar qualification. Familiarity with CRM platforms, regional compliance systems, and international business management tools is typically expected. Outstanding cultural intelligence, negotiation skills, and strategic communication abilities set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for driving business growth, building strong regional partnerships, and successfully navigating the complexities of diverse Asian markets.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director Asia Region, and how can candidates prepare for them?

A Director Asia Region often navigates challenges such as managing diverse teams across multiple countries, adapting to varying business cultures, and ensuring alignment with both local and global strategies. Effective communication and cultural sensitivity are crucial, as is the ability to respond quickly to different regulatory environments. Candidates can prepare by developing cross-cultural management skills, staying informed about regional market trends, and building strong networks within the Asia region.

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Director, International Merchandising - Asia JV

Manhattan Beach, CA • On-site

Skechers
Retail • 10K+ employees
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$125K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

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:
Oversees all aspects of merchandise selection and inventory procurement across retail, franchisee, and e-commerce channels. With a sharp focus on strategic assortment planning and inventory optimization, this role drives accountability for achieving Asia JV financial targets by leveraging country budgets, re-buy forecasting, localized market needs, seasonal trends, and SKU management - maximizing revenue while mitigating inventory risk. Partners with the Domestic Product Team to ensure brand message consistency, global store standards, and brand strength are reflected across all Asia JV points of sale.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Oversee and develop the merchandising team, serving as the primary liaison between Asia JV partners and the internal merchandising team to drive seasonal assortment strategies across all channels and store formats.
  • Partner with Merchandising and Planning teams - both internal and external - to develop elevated, trend-right assortments that balance global brand initiatives with the distinct needs of Asia JV markets.
  • Own weekly sales analysis, translating data into decisive tactical actions that protect and maximize revenue, with clear reporting delivered to the senior product team.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to set future direction, leveraging assortment planning, inventory management, and marketing needs to drive cohesive and strategic business growth.
  • Build channel-specific assortment plans across Concept, Outlet, Big Box, and E-Commerce formats, calibrated to store volume and SKU capacity - ensuring appropriate depth and breadth by store tier and size.
  • Develop and oversee E-Commerce assortment strategies across multiple Asia JV markets, balancing global initiative alignment with individual market relevance and opportunity.
  • Continuously analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape to identify expansion opportunities and missed revenue potential while preserving brand integrity.
  • Contribute strategic perspective to seasonal budget planning in collaboration with the Planning department and JV partners, informing top-line sales targets with grounded market insight.
  • Integrate consumer insights across all aspects of the business to ensure assortment decisions are rooted in customer relevance and competitive awareness.
  • Own the merchandising calendar, driving accountability across the team to ensure all critical milestones and deadlines are met.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Seasoned merchandising intellect with strong planning and analytical capabilities that drive sales growth and expand retail presence.
  • Proven leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, inspire teams, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Strong knowledge of the global footwear retail landscape with a keen understanding of regional market needs and consumer behavior.
  • Global mindset with the ability to balance overarching brand initiatives with localized market requirements across multiple countries and channels.
  • Assortment planning expertise managing a large volume of SKUs at an omnichannel level across retail, franchisee, and e-commerce platforms.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present merchandising direction in a clear, compelling, and influential manner.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and effectively delegate within the team.
  • Strong innovation and collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as a team leader.
  • Ability to build and foster strong cross-functional relationships, with specific emphasis on Asia JV partner engagement.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and advanced applications; AI literacy preferred with flexibility to adapt to new operating systems and tools.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Participates in Global Sales Conference twice per year, including working weekends with partners in the showroom.
  • International travel required.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a business background.
  • 15+ years of buying and merchandising experience, preferably in footwear.
  • 4+ years of planning experience, preferably in footwear and/or apparel.

The pay range for this role is $125,000-$160,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. 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 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
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 benefits@skechers.com.
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.

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