Director, Sportswear Merchandising Global - Converse

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after — bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $157,600.00 in our lowest geographic market to $332,300.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

ABOUT CONVERSE

Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Converse is a place where you can be at work AND be yourself. It’s a place to be creative, come up with big ideas and partner with a welcoming, diverse team to move the brand forward.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

They’ll sit at the center of Converse Sportswear, leading a global merchandising team while partnering closely with Design, Product Creation, Planning, Finance, and Analytics. This role reports to the Senior Director of Merchandising for Converse and partners with Energy, Basketball, Skate, X‑Sports, and Marketplace merchandising teams worldwide.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a global merchandising leader with a sharp consumer instinct and a strong product point of view. This person knows how to turn insight into action—building line plans and assortments that feel right, sell through, and scale globally. They bring clarity to complexity, lead with confidence, and influence across a global matrix without losing speed or craft.

You understand sportswear culture and the competitive landscape, and you know how to balance creativity with commercial rigor. You’re equally comfortable shaping long‑range strategy and driving seasonal execution. You lead teams with intention, challenge thinking when it matters, and elevate the work through strong storytelling, analytics, and decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 10+ years of experience in merchandising or product leadership
• Proven experience leading global teams and complex seasonal line plans
• Deep knowledge of the global sportswear consumer and marketplace dynamics

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll set the global merchandising vision for Converse Sportswear—defining line plans, shaping assortments, and ensuring every product choice ladders back to the consumer and the brand. You’ll lead teams, guide cross‑functional partners, and turn insight into product stories that resonate globally.

• Own global line planning, architecture, and seasonal merchandising strategy across Footwear and Apparel
• Influence global creation decisions rooted in consumer insight, growth opportunity, and marketplace realities
• Manage and develop the Sportswear Merchandising team, setting clear direction and expectations
• Partner with Design, Product Creation, and Planning to shape category strategy and long‑range vision
• Analyze trends, competition, margin, lifecycle, and flow to unlock growth opportunities
• Drive alignment across X‑Sports and Marketplace merchandising teams
• Lead seasonal readouts, line plan reviews, and executive‑level presentations

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Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.