Senior Merchant, Marketplace Merchandising - 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 $83,900.00 in our lowest geographic market to $165,900.00 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. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Senior Marketplace Merchant, Global who will lead marketplace strategy, seasonal assortment curation, and strategic partner alignment to ensure Converse shows up powerfully across global wholesale and marketplace partners. This person brings deep merchandising acumen, strong product vision, and the ability to influence across geographies and cross-functional teams.

You are a self-driven individual with a passion for serving Creators, with interests in sports, trends and shaping the future of Converse. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong retail and merchandising acumen, and work independently while staying solution-oriented. You excel at influencing and communicating across a large, matrixed organization and bring curiosity and adaptability to every challenge.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Drive global marketplace assortment and seasonal line planning across key wholesale partners.
• Analyze marketplace performance, consumer insight, and competitive trends to shape product strategy.
• Influence product creation, segmentation, pricing, and lifecycle planning for marketplace success.
• Partner with Merch, Planning, and Marketplace Growth to align seasonal adoption and distribution strategies.
• Prepare and deliver seasonal marketplace briefs, line reviews, and strategic updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with Brand and Marketplace Growth to ensure strong marketplace storytelling and launch execution.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks/opportunities, and propose data-driven actions.
• Build strong relationships with key marketplace partners to elevate execution and long-term growth.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• Global Merchandising and Marketplace Teams
• Cross-Sport and Sport Merchandising Teams
• Design & Product Creation partners
• Planning, Finance, and Integrated Marketplace
• Sales, Marketing, and Operations partners

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 4+ years of merchandising, marketplace, or wholesale strategy experience.
• Deep understanding of marketplace partners, consumer trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Experience driving seasonal assortment strategy, segmentation, and commercial decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights and actions.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across global and geo partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for product, culture, and the Converse brand.

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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.