Lead Merchant, Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics Footwear – Converse

The Lead Merchant, Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics shapes the future of Converse product by driving seasonal and long-range merchandising strategies that connect consumer insights, global marketplace opportunities, and business priorities. The role sits within the Global Merchandising Footwear team, which brings product strategy to life for Converse consumers around the world. It reports to the Senior Manager of Global Merchandising, Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics, and partners closely with Global Product Management, Marketing, Planning, Channel Merchandising, and Marketplace teams, while maintaining strong alignment with the apparel and footwear businesses.

• Lead global line planning, assortment architecture, and seasonal merchandising strategy for Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics
• Partner with geography and channel merchandising teams to incorporate regional consumer, marketplace and commercial insights into global franchise and assortment strategies
• Influence product creation decisions through consumer insights, marketplace trends, and business opportunities
• Analyse performance, trends, competition, margin, lifecycle, and flow to identify opportunities and inform decisions
• Manage seasonal line plans, product tools, and system accuracy across multiple seasons
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment at key milestones and decision points
• Support sample management, showroom execution, and compelling product storytelling through presentations

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, commercial, marketing, product creation, retail, or analytics roles supporting these functions
• Proven ability to influence across levels, drive alignment, and communicate with clarity
• Deep merchandising acumen with a strong understanding of global marketplace dynamics and franchise management
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate insights into action
• Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and multiple seasonal priorities
• Proficient in Excel, Keynote and Power Point
• Open to work in Boston, MA
• Consumer-obsessed merchant with a passion for product and a deep curiosity for culture
• Equal parts instinct and analysis, using data, marketplace insights, and consumer behaviour to inform decisions and unlock growth
• Thrives in fast-moving environments, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and builds strong partnerships across functions
• Collaborative problem solver who leads through influence, embraces accountability, and approaches every challenge with a learner's mindset

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $ in the lowest geographic market to $ in the highest geographic market; actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Converse offers a number of accommodations to complete its interview process.