Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
Information about benefits can be found here.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Senior Director, Sales for Converse reports to the VP & GM of Converse Global Growth and leads the Converse US Partner Marketplace team. This role partners closely with Global Cross-Functional teams, Partner teams, Marketing, Merchandising, Product, HR, Strategy, Planning, Finance, and Communications to drive an integrated marketplace vision.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a bold, strategic leader who brings deep marketplace insight, commercial strength, and a passion for the Converse brand. This person thrives in complexity, moves with agility, and inspires teams to drive meaningful consumer impact across the US. They’re a master communicator who builds trust quickly, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and shapes long‑term vision through strong analytical and strategic instincts. They elevate cross-functional partnership, lead with inclusivity, and champion a culture where every voice matters. With a consumer-first mindset and an enterprise approach, they connect data, insight, and creativity to evolve Converse’s marketplace and fuel sustainable growth.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years leading business development, strategy, innovation, or new business model assessment within the retail industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership
- Proven success leading teams in key markets through agile, collaborative work models
- Exceptional networking, relationship-building, and external partner management capabilities
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In this role, you will set the strategic vision for Converse’s US Wholesale Marketplace and lead a team responsible for shaping partner relationships, elevating commercial excellence, and driving long‑term business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Converse US Partner Marketplace team to deliver an integrated marketplace strategy
- Define and drive the Converse US Wholesale Marketplace strategy across Inspire, Validate, and Access segments
- Build and mentor a world‑class commercial team grounded in inclusion, agility, and high performance
- Partner with Global Accounts, Direct, Marketing, Business Integration, City Teams, and Planning to shape holistic consumer journeys
- Deliver financial results and lead P&L management for the US Wholesale Marketplace
- Manage marketplace inventory with Planning to ensure healthy product flow and marketplace health
- Strengthen external partner relationships, representing Converse with authenticity and commercial excellence
- Drive data-informed decisions that evolve marketplace models and advance Converse’s long-term US offense
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.HOW WE HIRE
1. Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
2. Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
3. Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
