Melissa Long

Melissa Long has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the retail industry. Melissa is currently the Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts at HOKA, where they have been since 2019. Prior to that, Melissa worked as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at HOKA as well.

Before joining HOKA, Melissa worked at Spyder Active Sports from 2016 to 2019 as a Key Account Manager, where they managed strategic key accounts within sporting goods and eCommerce channels.

From 2006 to 2015, Melissa held multiple roles at Sports Authority, including Senior Buyer for Women's Athletic Footwear and Buyer for Kids Athletic and M/W/K Lifestyle Footwear. During their time there, they also served as the Manager of Planning Allocation & Fulfillment and a Merchandise Planner.

Melissa's earlier work experience includes roles as a Merchandise Planner at Meijer in 2008, a Buyer at Gorsuch Ltd. in 2005, a Buyer at Fresh Produce Sportswear from 2002 to 2005, and various roles including Buyer/Associate Buyer/Planner at Jacobson Stores Inc. from 2000 to 2002. Melissa started their career at JC PENNEY CO as a Merchandise Manager in 1999.

Throughout their career, Melissa has demonstrated expertise in sales, account management, merchandise planning, and driving strategic initiatives.

Melissa Long completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Merchandising Management at Michigan State University from 1993 to 1999.