Director, Sportswear Merchandising Global - Converse
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.
Information about benefits can be found here.
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.
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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
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Fertility Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Veteran founded/led