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Ironwear

Business Development Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you ... Eyewear, Footwear, and Gloves * Fall, Head, Hearing, Medical, & Respiratory Protection * Flame ...

Ironwear

Business Development Manager

Deer Park, TX · On-site

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you ... Eyewear, Footwear, and Gloves * Fall, Head, Hearing, Medical, & Respiratory Protection * Flame ...

Ironwear

Business Development Manager

Deer Park, TX · On-site

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you ... Eyewear, Footwear, and Gloves * Fall, Head, Hearing, Medical, & Respiratory Protection * Flame ...

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Sourcing and Production Manger Footwear

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

We are seeking an analytical and organized Footwear Sourcing and Production Manager with deep ... Hands-on experience working with overseas factory development centers Preferred Qualifications * 5+ ...

Oboz Footwear

Senior Footwear Designer

Bozeman, MT

$104K - $111K/yr

Partner with Product Management, Development, and Design Engineering to ensure design intent ... footwear, industrial design, or performance equipment. * Strong sketching and drafting skills ...

511 Inc

Materials Development Manager

Costa Mesa, CA

$120K - $135K/hr

As our Materials Manager, you'll lead fabric and trim development across categories, ensuring the ... Lead fabric and trim development across Apparel, Gear, Footwear, and Logowear. * Partner with ...

5.11 Tactical

Materials Development Manager

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

As our Materials Manager, you'll lead fabric and trim development across categories, ensuring the ... Lead fabric and trim development across Apparel, Gear, Footwear, and Logowear. * Partner with ...

ARC'TERYX

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

ARC'TERYX

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

ARC'TERYX

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

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How much do footwear development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for footwear development manager in the United States is $77,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Footwear Development Manager vs Footwear Product Developer?

AspectFootwear Development ManagerFootwear Product Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire footwear development process, manages teams, and coordinates with design and productionFocuses on designing and creating specific footwear products, often handling prototypes and technical details
Required SkillsProject management, leadership, industry knowledge, technical footwear expertiseDesign skills, technical footwear knowledge, creativity, product testing
Work EnvironmentManagement level, cross-department collaboration, strategic planningDesign studios, R&D labs, technical testing environments

While both roles require footwear industry knowledge, the Footwear Development Manager focuses on overseeing the entire development process and managing teams, whereas the Footwear Product Developer concentrates on designing and developing specific footwear products. The manager role is more strategic and leadership-oriented, while the developer role is more technical and creative.

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Infographic showing various Footwear Development Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $77,438 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Sr. Director, Product Development and Merchandising - Performance Running

Skechers

Manhattan Beach, CA • On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Skechers rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 61 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

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:
Lead the strategy and execution of Skechers' Technical Performance Running Footwear division, translating sport and consumer insights into innovative products that deliver unrivaled comfort and performance for consumers. Drive category growth through cross-functional partnership with design, marketing, and sales. This position will primarily be responsible for leading the strategy and development Technical Running footwear.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Proven track record of delivering pinnacle technical running performance footwear solutions that drove measurable business growth (category expansion, margin improvement, or market share gains).
  • Translate insights into strategy: Leverage sport, trend, and consumer data to define category vision and product priorities.
  • Strong merchandising background with the ability to build, balance, and position a performance product line that meets both consumer demand and business objectives.
  • Lead product creation: Oversee the performance footwear development process from concept to market, ensuring alignment with KPIs (margin, sell-through, category growth, consumer satisfaction).
  • Commercial alignment: Balance innovation and commercial viability, working with Product Management to deliver margin requirements, market readiness, and long-term brand positioning.
  • Proven ability to lead, galvanize, and inspire high-performing teams with strong leadership IQ, fostering collaboration, accountability, and alignment to shared goals.
  • Lead and mentor direct reports on the Product Management team, providing strategic direction, professional development, and clear prioritization to ensure alignment with Technical Performance goals.
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and inspire both internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Analyze sales reports to ensure achievement of KPI's and optimize future line planning.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Deep understand of the running consumer and market.
  • Advanced analytical skills with strong business acumen.
  • Ability to lead initiatives with flexibility to adapt and pivot quickly.
  • Capable of leading product development efforts and issues.
  • Team-first approach.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to work extra hours as needed.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

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.
  • College degree, preferably in business/marketing.
  • 10+ years in footwear product management and category leadership, with emphasis on performance-driven categories.
  • Strong technical running footwear background.
  • Experience garnering athlete insights and turning them into actionable product briefs.
  • Demonstrated success in scaling performance product lines from concept to market.

The pay range for this position is $225,000-$250,000/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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