US Market Entry & Partnerships Lead

ASICS America Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASICS America Corporation seeks a strategist to drive ASICS Working's entry into the U.S. safety footwear market, reporting to the VP Wholesale Sales and collaborating with global teams.

You'll identify distributors, develop market-driven product and commercial strategies, and build relationships with retailers, corporate customers, and industry stakeholders while traveling across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Experience, Digital Commerce, Retail, or related field or equivalent
• 5–8 years of distribution sales, business development, marketing, or business planning experience in working/related industries
• Experience in establishing and managing sales channels and distributor networks
• Professional proficiency in English to support cross-regional collaboration
• Knowledge of U.S. safety standards and regulations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic distributor and partner relationships to establish presence in the U.S. market
• Develop and deliver product, brand, and training programs for distributors
• Identify new business opportunities, customers, and market segments to drive revenue growth
• Develop and execute business plans to support market entry and expansion
• Collaborate with AHQ teams in Japan and CPS Merchandising in the U.S. and cross-functional partners
• Monitor market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Distribution sales

Market research

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel

Education

BA/BS in Marketing/Business/Related field

Job description

ASICS America Corporation seeks a strategist to drive ASICS Working's entry into the U.S. safety footwear market, reporting to the VP Wholesale Sales and collaborating with global teams.

You'll identify distributors, develop market-driven product and commercial strategies, and build relationships with retailers, corporate customers, and industry stakeholders while traveling across time zones.