Location: Washington Shoe Company HQ - Renton, Washington
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
Salary: $55K-$65K per year

About Washington Shoe Company: 

Washington Shoe Company is a leading footwear manufacturer based just outside Seattle, Washington. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, innovative footwear for a diverse range of consumers. Our brands include Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum, catering to various lifestyles. We are committed to excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, striving to deliver exceptional products that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy in every step. Washington Shoe Company is the proud recipient of the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Award for Best Family-Owned Company.

About the Position:

As the Operations Coordinator, you'll play a key rolein ensuring customer sales orders are efficiently fulfilled. Your responsibilities include receiving electronic customer orders, processing them into our ERP system, and coordinating the pick-up of goods from our on-site distribution center. This role requires close collaboration with both the sales and distribution center teams. This on-site full-time position is based at our Renton, Washington headquarters.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Order Management: Receive and process customer orders from EDI, Excel, or Email. 
• Inventory Coordination: Enter and verify inventory in A2000, adjusting as needed with input from sales and distribution teams. 
• Communication: Address any order inaccuracies and coordinate with sales and distribution teams. 
• Logistics Coordination: Create pick tickets and work with the logistics department to ensure timely shipments and deliveries. 
• Order Tracking: Manage and track orders using Microsoft Power Bi, ensuring compliance with customer routing requirements. 
• Carrier Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for all carrier inquiries, maintaining pick-up logs and resolving issues. 
• Documentation Preparation: Prepare shipment documentation, including Bills of Lading, EDI labels, and invoices. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge in Adobe Suite. 

Preferred Skills (not required): 

• Experience with mass retailers. 
• Background in product development, production, and logistics in the footwear/apparel industry. 
• Experience coordinating wholesale finished goods fulfillment. 

Alignment with Company Core Values: 

• Lead with Integrity 
• Make Tomorrow Better 
• Do More with Less 
• Act with Passion and Ambitious Timelines 
• Transparent Communication 
• Deliver Smiles 
• Be Humble 
• Work with a Curious Mind 
• Be Inclusive and Family-Spirited 

Benefits: 

• Insurance Package: Medical, dental, vision, and more. 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Employee Purchase Credit 
• Paid Time Off 
• Company Culture: Valued company culture with a casual dress code and flexible schedule. 
• Organizational Structure: Flat organization with high exposure to the leadership team. 

Join us at Washington Shoe Company and be a key player in our operations team! 

Location: Washington Shoe Company HQ - Renton, Washington
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
Salary: $80K-$95K

About Washington Shoe Company: 

Washington Shoe Company is a leading footwear manufacturer based just outside Seattle, Washington. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, innovative footwear for a diverse range of consumers. Our brands include Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum, catering to various lifestyles. We are committed to excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, striving to deliver exceptional products that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy in every step. Washington Shoe Company is the proud recipient of the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Award for Best Family-Owned Company.

About the Position:

Are you passionate about driving ecommerce success? Washington Shoe Company is looking for a skilled Ecommerce & Amazon Manager to lead our Amazon, direct-to-consumer (DTC), and drop ship channels. In this pivotal role, you'll manage sales strategies, inventory, marketing, and customer experience for our beloved brands—Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum—across all ecommerce platforms. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance, profitability, and growth. 

Please note, this exciting opportunity is a full time on-site position at our Renton, Washington headquarters. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Amazon Channel Management 

• Act as the main liaison among Washington Shoe Company, Amazon, and external agencies. 
• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to increase sales on Amazon. 
• Monitor and analyze Amazon sales performance and implement improvements. 
• Optimize product listings for better visibility and conversion rates. 
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality to predict future demand. 

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Channel Management 

• Oversee the operations of the company’s owned websites, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience. 
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for the DTC channels. 
• Monitor and analyze website sales performance and implement improvements. 
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality to predict future demand. 

Drop Ship Operations 

• Build and maintain relationships with drop ship partners. 
• Oversee the processing of orders through drop ship channels to ensure timely delivery. 
• Optimize product assortment, inventory levels and with drop ship partners. 
• Ensure data synchronization is up to date with most current product assortment. 

General Responsibilities 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular performance reports. 
• Ensure compliance with all platform policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Collaborate with internal teams including product development, marketing, sales, supply chain, and customer service to ensure cohesive strategy execution. 
• Manage budgets for marketing, promotions, and other expenditures related to all e-commerce operations. 
• Oversee Item Set Up process to ensure data integrity is upheld for platform requirements. 
• Identify opportunities for expansion and innovation across all channels. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in ecommerce management, particularly with Amazon. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Proficiency in Amazon Vendor and Seller central. 
• Skilled with ecommerce platform functionality, Shopify is a plus. 
• Well versed in digital marketing including SEO/SEM tactics and best practices. 
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools such as Google Analytics. 
• Experience with forecasting and demand planning. 
• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel skills. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. 

Alignment with company core values: 

• Lead with integrity. 
• Make tomorrow better. 
• Do more with less. 
• Act with passion and ambitious timelines. 
• Transparent communication. 
• Deliver smiles. 
• Be humble. 
• Work with a curious mind. 
• Be inclusive and family-spirited. 

Benefits: 

• 401(k) 
• Paid time off 
• Dental insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Vision insurance 

Location: Washington Shoe Company HQ - Renton, Washington
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
Salary: $80k - $95k per year

About Washington Shoe Company: 

Washington Shoe Company is a leading footwear manufacturer based just outside Seattle, Washington. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, innovative footwear for a diverse range of consumers. Our brands include Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum, catering to various lifestyles. We are committed to excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, striving to deliver exceptional products that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy in every step. Washington Shoe Company is the proud recipient of the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Award for Best Family-Owned Company.

About the Position:

Are you a creative strategist eager to make your mark? Washington Shoe Company is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in a brand-new role. We're seeking an innovative thinker with a strong commitment to enhancing customer experiences and a proven ability to conceive and implement impactful product and brand marketing campaigns. As the guardian of brand consistency across all touchpoints, you'll be instrumental in our ongoing journey, spearheading the development and implementation of robust marketing strategies aimed at amplifying brand visibility, boosting sales, and nurturing lasting customer relationships. If you're ready to be part of shaping the future of our brand, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Execute Integrated Marketing Strategies

• Collaborate with senior management to define marketing objectives.
• Create and implement marketing plans covering digital, social media, influencers, PR, retail, and experiential marketing.
• Ensure alignment and synergy in marketing efforts across all departments.
• Own and manage the marketing calendar, ensuring timely execution.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and growth opportunities.
  

Content Creation and Brand Management

• Lead content creation for product stories, social media, email newsletters, and other various efforts.
• Coordinate product launches, including promotional and PR initiatives.
• Manage product catalog production, ensuring accurate and appealing presentations and adherence to timelines.
• Lead the design of packaging and hangtags in collaboration with product development and supply chain teams to ensure functional and cost-effective solutions.
• Facilitate brand evolution efforts as needed.
  

Event and Vendor Management

• Support leadership in preparing presentations and organizing sales meeting setups.
• Assist in coordinating tradeshow participation, from designing booth layouts to setup arrangements.
• Supervise the organization and execution of internal company engagement events.
• Curate and procure branded promotional materials for diverse campaigns and events.
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with external vendors and agencies as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing management, ideally within the footwear or fashion industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for design and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office 365 with expertise across its diverse suite of applications.
• Proficiency in digital tools e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, social media management tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Positive, driven, and self-aware.

Company Core values:

• Lead with integrity.
• Make tomorrow better.
• Do more with less.
• Act with passion and ambitious timelines.
• Transparent communication.
• Deliver smiles.
• Be humble.
• Work with a curious mind.
• Be inclusive and family spirited.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Employee product allocation benefit.
• Flexible work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth potential.

Location: Washington Shoe Company HQ - Renton, Washington
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
Salary: $55K - $70K

About Washington Shoe Company: 

Washington Shoe Company is a leading footwear manufacturer based just outside Seattle, Washington. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, innovative footwear for a diverse range of consumers. Our brands include Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum, catering to various lifestyles. We are committed to excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, striving to deliver exceptional products that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy in every step. Washington Shoe Company is the proud recipient of the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Award for Best Family-Owned Company.

Position Overview: 

Washington Shoe Company is seeking a dynamic and creative Graphic Print Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will use their skills and creativity to create original trend-appropriate illustrations and graphic concepts for all design needs, logos, products, and packaging, while ensuring that their work aligns seamlessly with our brand's vision.  They would possess a keen eye for color, print, scale, and pattern. As the Graphic Print Artist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the brand awareness, driving sales, and creating smiles for our customers. 

Graphic Print Artist responsibilities may include: 

• Collaborating with design team and marketing to gather industry data on key trends.  
• Creating prints and illustrations for footwear, apparel, accessories, packaging, and promotional materials. 
• Maintain and elevate brand aesthetic across all touchpoints and all graphic design tools. 
• Creating spec tech packs for sample development. 
• Communicating with overseas factories and agents, providing design comments with visual and physical references. 
• Managing deadlines, ensuring projects and presentations are completed on time. 
• Creating presentation boards for customers and sales teams. 
• Assisting and attending design meetings, sample reviews, and line reviews. 
• A possibility of traveling for meetings and tradeshows. 
• Take on additional design projects as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in art or design related field. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in design. 
• Proven track record of developing and executing original print designs. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. 
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for design and attention to detail. 
• Proficiency in CAD using Adobe Illustrator & Creative Suite, Photoshop. 
• Common business applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. 
• A team player with an entrepreneurial spirit. 
• Positive, driven, and self-aware. 
• Alignment with company core values: 
• Lead with integrity. 
• Make tomorrow better. 
• Do more with less. 
• Act with passion and ambitious timelines. 
• Transparent communication. 
• Deliver smiles. 
• Be humble. 
• Work with a curious mind. 
• Be inclusive and family spirited. 

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 
• 401(k) plan with company match. 
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule. 
• Employee product allocation benefit and discounts on company products. 
• Flexible work environment. 
• Professional development opportunities and career growth potential. 

Location: Washington Shoe Company HQ - Renton, Washington
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
Salary: $70K - $90K per year + quarterly commission compensation, DOE

About Washington Shoe Company: 

Washington Shoe Company is a leading footwear manufacturer based just outside Seattle, Washington. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, innovative footwear for a diverse range of consumers. Our brands include Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum, catering to various lifestyles. We are committed to excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, striving to deliver exceptional products that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy in every step. Washington Shoe Company is the proud recipient of the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Award for Best Family-Owned Company.

We have ADDED additional NEW opportunities in our sales division to fuel our growth!

We are in search of driven, passionate, personable and customer experience focused individuals to join our team and grow into being an expert sales team member, driving your assigned accounts to new heights. If people and sales are your passion, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine, while developing your sales skills and building customer relationships, learning to curate the perfect product assortments, driving profitable growth together. If you have been waiting for an opportunity to show your dedication, motivation and drive, this may be the role for you!

What you’ll bring:

• Customer First Mindset: You love people! Your talent for creating unforgettable experiences for customers or clients puts you in a league of your own.
• Tech-Savvy Skills: Tech is second nature to you. Expert Microsoft 365 skills, a love for AI and Chat GPT are just a few of the resources you have mastered.
• Self-Driven Initiator: You see any opportunity or challenge as a chance to find a solution to win.
• Competitive Spirit: You always strive to win for yourself, your team, and your customers.
• Lifelong Learner: You thrive on new insights and knowledge, constantly seeking opportunities to learn and grow, never settling for complacency.
• Communication Commander: Articulating your passion or topic is fun (and easy) for you, through conversations, email and presentations.
• Adventurer: Love to travel? This role provides opportunities to explore various destinations throughout the United States.
• Realistic Optimist: For you positivity trumps circumstance, regardless of the situation.
• Educational Exceller: You tried and you conquered by achieving a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, showcasing your commitment to gaining knowledge and personal growth.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive PTO plan
• Paid volunteer time off
• Free product allowance & Employee purchase program
• Reverse commute from downtown Seattle with easy, free office parking
• Open work environment with casual dress code
• Flat organization with significant exposure to leadership team

Our Core Values:

• Transparent Communication
• Work with a curious mind
• Make tomorrow better
• Be humble
• Do more with less
• Act with passion & ambitious timelines
• Lead with integrity
• Deliver smiles
• Inclusive & family spirited
• Be the customer

Washington Shoe Company is committed to giving back to the community through its non-profit organization, the Wear A Big Smile Foundation. The foundation actively engages with the Pacific Northwest community, donating over 50,000 (brand new) pairs of footwear to various local non-profits since its formation. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and improving the lives of those in need.

Send your resume and why you’d be a great fit to our WSC family to careers@washingtonshoe.com