Kom het Converse Team versterken

Converse is een plek waar mensen met een passie samenkomen om de toekomst van sport vorm te geven. We zijn er trots op wie we zijn en wat we nastreven: innovatie en inspiratie brengen aan elke atleet* ter wereld. We zoeken atleten die grenzen kunnen verleggen, ons potentieel kunnen vergroten en ons naar grootsheid kunnen blijven leiden. De nieuwe trendsetters, spelverdelers, waaghalzen en verbindende schakels. Ben jij er klaar voor?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Based out of the Milano Office, you will be part of the Converse EMEA Marketing team, working in close partnership with FOOTLOCKER Marketplace, Brand Marketing, Digital, and external partners.

This role operates at the intersection of Brand and Marketplace, bringing teams together to deliver a consistent and premium Converse consumer experience across one of our most strategic global partners.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Retail Marketing Professional who brings a consumer-first mindset, strong marketplace acumen, and a passion for culture and storytelling.

You are an agile and collaborative marketer who knows how to translate strategy into best-in-class retail execution, delivering impactful consumer experiences across both physical and digital environments. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and are motivated by driving both brand impact and business results.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will lead Retail Marketing for Foot Locker EMEA, driving the execution of integrated marketing plans that bring Converse’s brand and product stories to life at retail.

You will focus on delivering:

  • Premium consumer journeys across retail touchpoints

  • Seasonal and product-led storytelling aligned with brand priorities

  • Integrated retail experiences that connect brand, product, and consumer

  • Strong and consistent execution across in-store/digital channels, IRL experiences

Lead Retail Marketing for Foot Locker EMEA

  • Own and drive the execution of retail marketing plans for a key strategic partner

  • Translate Converse brand priorities into account-relevant strategies and experiences

  • Act as the primary marketing point of contact for Foot Locker developing deep relationships to understand the business, create opportunities and drive a collective vision

Drive Consumer-First Retail Execution

  • Build and deliver end-to-end consumer journeys across retail environments

  • Ensure consistent storytelling from campaign concept through execution

  • Elevate how Converse shows up across physical and digital retail touchpoints

Execute Go-To-Market (GTM) Excellence

  • Lead the retail execution of seasonal campaigns and product launches

  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional alignment

  • Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of marketing assets and activations

Collaborate and Influence Across the Matrix

  • Partner closely with Marketplace, Brand, and functional teams

  • Align internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated executions

  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships with Foot Locker teams

Measure and Optimize Performance

  • Track and evaluate retail marketing performance

  • Leverage insights to continuously optimize execution and impact

  • Ensure alignment with both brand and commercial objectives

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

  • Experience in Retail Marketing, Brand Marketing, or Account Marketing

  • Strong understanding of retail environments and consumer behavior

  • Proven ability to execute end-to-end marketing plans

  • Experience working across cross-functional and external teams

  • Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills

  • Passion for culture, sport and subculture-driven communities

This role is a unique opportunity to shape how Converse shows up in one of the most influential retail environments in EMEA, driving meaningful connections with consumers and strengthening one of our most important marketplace partnerships. You will play a critical role in bringing Converse’s voice to life where culture meets commerce, delivering experiences that inspire and move the consumer.

DEADLINE TO APPLY - 15th June 2026

ZO WERKT ONS SOLLICITATIEPROCES

1. Solliciteer

Onze teams bestaan uit mensen met diverse vaardigheden, kennis, input, ideeën en achtergronden. We willen dat je op de juiste plek terechtkomt: bekijk de functiebeschrijvingen, afdelingen en teams om te ontdekken welke functie bij je past.

2. Maak kennis met een recruiter of doe een test

Als je wordt geselecteerd voor een functie binnen Corporate, neemt een recruiter contact met je op om het sollicitatieproces te starten. Deze recruiter blijft gedurende het hele proces je belangrijkste contactpersoon. Voor functies binnen Retail doe je een interactieve test die bestaat uit een chat en quizzen. Deze test neemt ongeveer 10-20 minuten in beslag. Ongeacht de functie willen we meer te weten komen over jou, dus schroom niet om te laten zien hoe je service van wereldklasse benadert en wat jou uniek maakt.

3. Sollicitatiegesprek

Begin vol zelfvertrouwen aan deze fase door onderzoek te doen, te begrijpen waar we naar op zoek zijn en je voor te bereiden op vragen die zijn bedoeld om meer over jou en je achtergrond te weten te komen.

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