Technical Performance Product Specialist

SKECHERS USA, Inc.; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global footwear brand is seeking a Technical Performance Product Specialist in St. Albans. This role focuses on sports marketing, product testing, and athlete services. The ideal candidate has strong connections in the sports industry and knowledge of athletic footwear. Join the team to drive product excellence and contribute to a high-performing culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Fun work environment

Product discount

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with global sports brands in technical performance categories.
• Strong understanding of the sports landscape and existing relationships with elite-level teams.
• Knowledge of product creation and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of sports marketing and product testing.
• Communicate with developers to prioritize product-testing calendar.
• Gather and deliver feedback to drive product excellence.

Skills

Experience with global sports brands

Understanding of the sports landscape

Knowledge of product testing processes

Ability to interpret consumer insights

Knowledge of athletic footwear specifications

Project management skills

Collaborative communication

Flexibility across time zones

Job description

A cookie is a small removable text file that is downloaded onto your computer, mobile, tablet or other device when you access a website..Technical Performance Product Specialist page is loaded## Technical Performance Product Specialistremote type: Remotelocations: St. Albans, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR122524As the Technical Performance Product Specialist, you will assist in all aspects of sports marketing, product testing, influencer management, key retailer support, athlete services, and related projects across the global Technical Performance division. Reporting to the Director of Technical Performance, you will align with local management teams when required on strategy, implementation, and execution of all category needs across multiple sports.**If so, we want you to join our team as a ‘Skechers Technical Performance Product Specialist'**As the Technical Performance Product Specialist you will play a key part in; **Product Testing, Sports Marketing, Athlete Services, Category Support, Insights and Strategy.**You will also communicate with Skechers developers and designers to organise the product-testing calendar, prioritising test length, logistics, and report timelines within product deadlines. Work closely with athletes, teams, and external staff, gathering and delivering comprehensive feedback to drive product excellence. As well as distributing product and conducting athlete/club visits, gathering insights, and creating reports for key stakeholders.**What we’re looking for:*** Demonstrable experience working with global sports brands in technical performance categories, ideally across multiple sports.* Strong understanding of the sports landscape and existing relationships with elite-level teams, athletes, and clubs.* Knowledge of product creation and product testing processes, protocols, and best practices.* Ability to interpret and articulate consumer insights to inform product and marketing strategy.* Credible knowledge of athletic footwear and technical specifications of performance products.* Strong project management skills with ability to deliver complex testing, marketing, and athlete service projects end-to-end.* Collaborative communicator with the ability to adapt across functions and cultures.* Self-starter with flexibility to work across multiple time zones and shifting timelines.* Appetite to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performing team culture.This role will involve time in company offices and at external sites including athlete visits, clubs, and retail partners across the UK and Europe. **Valid driver's licence and clear driving record also a requirement.****Skechers offers:*** Competitive salary and benefits package* Opportunities for career growth and development* A fun and dynamic work environment* Product discount* Free onsite parking**Find out more about our benefits and perks once you’ve applied!**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, 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.**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.***