Lead Merchant, Kids Global Footwear - Converse

About the role

The Global Merchandising Footwear team brings product strategy to life for Converse consumers around the world. This role reports to the Director of Global Merchandising, Chuck Taylor, and partners closely with Global Product Management, Marketing, Planning, Channel Merchandising, and Marketplace teams while maintaining strong alignment with the Mens/Unisex and Womens footwear businesses.

Qualifications

Converse is looking for a consumer-obsessed merchant with a passion for product and a deep curiosity for culture. You stay connected to how people move, express themselves, and engage with the world around them. Whether it's footwear, apparel, furniture, toys, or anything designed with intent, you see product as a reflection of creativity and connection. You bring equal parts instinct and analysis, using data, marketplace insights, and consumer behavior to inform decisions and unlock growth. You thrive in fast-moving environments, navigate ambiguity with confidence, and build strong partnerships across functions. You're a collaborative problem solver who leads through influence, embraces accountability, and approaches every challenge with a learner's mindset. Most importantly, you're energized by shaping product strategies that serve the next generation of creators.