Principal Marketplace Merchant

Responsibilities

• Lead global marketplace merchandising strategies across priority accounts and partners
• Drive assortment architecture and segmentation to ensure marketplace-right product distribution
• Own seasonal marketplace adoption and influence product creation and planning decisions
• Partner with Integrated Marketplace, Planning, and Product teams to align on business needs
• Develop marketplace insights, competitive analysis, and consumer trends to inform strategic decisions
• Lead seasonal readouts and represent Marketplace needs in cross-functional leadership forums
• Drive marketplace performance analysis across sell-in, sell-through, and margin metrics
• Identify growth opportunities and lead product and distribution strategies to unlock marketplace potential

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or suitable combination of education and experience)
• 8+ years of progressive merchandising leadership, marketplace strategy, or commercial leadership experience
• Deep merchandising acumen with an understanding of marketplace dynamics and partner retail ecosystems
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership
• Experience leading global or multi-region merchandising initiatives
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and organizational skills
• A passion for product, culture, and the Converse brand

About the Company

Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is an iconic and well-loved sneaker brand that serves the daring spirit of youth. We seek achievers, leaders, and visionaries who can push boundaries and bring innovation to every athlete in the world.