Kom het Converse Team versterken
Bij Converse ontdek je wat je sterke punten zijn, leer je grenzen verleggen en ga je steeds een stap verder. Wij zoeken mensen die kunnen groeien, denken, dromen en creëren. Kenmerkend voor onze cultuur is dat we diversiteit omarmen en creativiteit belonen. Als merk zijn we op zoek naar harde werkers, leiders en visionairs. Bij Converse willen we dat iedereen zijn eigen skills en passies inzet en zo bijdraagt aan een uitdagende wereld die constant verandert. Zo kunnen we als team de beste prestaties leveren.
Information about benefits can be found here.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Director, Global Energy Footwear Product Management leads and develops a team of global product managers and partners closely with Design, Development, Marketing, Merchandising and Marketplace teams. Together, they transform bold consumer and cultural insights into Converse footwear concepts, collaborations and launches with global relevance and marketplace impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a consumer-obsessed product leader who understands how breakthrough footwear can shape culture, elevate brand perception, and unlock commercial growth. The ideal candidate brings deep product creation and commercialization expertise, sharp consumer and marketplace instincts and a strong understanding of sneaker culture, youth culture and global fashion trends. They know how to turn emerging opportunities into clear product strategies, compelling briefs, and multi-season roadmaps. This leader builds trusted relationships with creative partners and aligns diverse global and regional stakeholders around a shared vision. They make confident trade-off decisions across investment, exclusivity, scale and timing while balancing immediate marketplace impact with long-term franchise growth. They also lead with curiosity, creativity, accountability and speed, developing teams that challenge conventions and deliver meaningful consumer experiences.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- Master of Business Administration or advanced business degree preferred.
- 9+ years of directly relevant work experience, including 3+ years leading product management, merchandising or category teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-profile product launches or collaborations and working with creative partners, athletes, artists or cultural collaborators.
- Open to work in Boston, MA
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead the global vision for Converse Energy Footwear, creating products, partnerships and experiences that generate consumer excitement and cultural relevance. You’ll turn emerging opportunities into a powerful product pipeline while using the Energy business to identify and incubate Converse’s next growth platforms.
- Define the vision, strategy and multi-season roadmap for Converse Energy Footwear, balancing near-term marketplace impact with future product and franchise opportunities.
- Identify emerging consumer, cultural and marketplace opportunities, then translate those insights into energy products, limited-edition launches, collaborations and innovation concepts.
- Build and maintain a network of influential creators, designers, artists, innovators, cultural leaders and emerging talent to fuel future product opportunities.
- Lead and develop global product managers, building a team culture grounded in curiosity, consumer obsession, creativity, accountability, and speed.
- Partner with Design, Development, Marketing, Merchandising and Marketplace teams to write compelling product briefs, align strategic intent and bring concepts to market with excellence.
- Drive stakeholder alignment and make clear decisions regarding investment, exclusivity, scale and timing to deliver cultural impact and strong marketplace execution.
- Test new consumer propositions, product constructs, materials and storytelling approaches, using consumer response and commercial performance to identify ideas that can scale into franchises or strategic growth initiatives.
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.ZO WERKT ONS SOLLICITATIEPROCES
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.