Senior Director, Sales - Converse

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $191,500.00 in our lowest geographic market to $404,000.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

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.

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