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?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
At Converse, those independent enough not to follow move the world forward. Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers, and push the edges. Inspired by what came before and driven by what’s next, Converse is where each person can help write the next chapter of a 100+ year story. The culture thrives by embracing diversity, rewarding imagination, and encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to a constantly evolving world.
The Sales Representative for Western European Inspire Basketball Specialty Partners builds and develops strong relationships with key basketball‑focused retail partners. This role works cross‑functionally to unlock the full potential of the Converse brand, while leading the strategy for the basketball specialty channel across multiple Western European territories.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON
You will own the Western European Inspire Basketball Specialty partner portfolio, strengthening relationships and growing the Converse business in alignment with the integrated marketplace strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the Inspire Basketball Specialty partner marketplace in line with the Integrated Marketplace Strategy
• Identify and onboard new Inspire Basketball Specialty partners across Western Europe
• Collaborate with Customer Operations, Business Planning, Go To Market, Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Finance, and Commercial teams to deliver business goals
• Own long‑ and short‑range seasonal forecasting across marketplace and product
• Translate the Western Europe Converse strategy into long‑term plans for the basketball specialty portfolio
• Act as a team player within the Inspire team, sharing insights and supporting collective objectives
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The role works closely with direct reports, the Senior Manager for Converse Western Europe Inspire, and senior stakeholders within partner organizations.
The role is part of the broader Western Europe Commercial team and engages with key regional stakeholders to support accounts within the portfolio.
The role is based at Converse EHQ in Hilversum, The Netherlands, with travel required to meet retail partners.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Passion for the Converse brand and culture
• Passion for basketball culture, spanning both lifestyle and performance
• Account management experience, ideally within basketball, sports, sneaker, or fashion industries
• Proven experience in a sales role and/or buying and merchandising
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial forecasting and understanding of the gross‑to‑net process
• Experience negotiating trade terms
• Detail‑oriented and results‑driven, with the ability to plan, analyze, and execute effectively
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive business decisions
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix‑oriented environment
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with complex external stakeholders
Role closes Tuesday June 2nd 2026 (End of Day) and is not available for relocation
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
