Lead Global Merchandiser, Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics

Nike Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview accommodations

Job summary

Converse is seeking a Lead Merchant to shape product strategy for Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics, driving seasonal merchandising and line planning in a fast-paced environment from Boston. You will connect consumer insights with global opportunities and collaborate across product management, marketing, and planning teams.

The role requires 5+ years in merchandising or analytics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, Keynote, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, commercial, marketing, product creation, retail, or analytics roles.
• Proven ability to influence across levels and communicate with clarity.
• Deep merchandising acumen with a strong understanding of global marketplace dynamics and franchise management.
• Strong analytical capabilities to translate insights into action.
• Proficient in Excel, Keynote and PowerPoint.
• Open to work in Boston, MA

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication clarity

Influence across levels

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Converse is seeking a Lead Merchant to shape product strategy for Jack Purcell & Sport Authentics, driving seasonal merchandising and line planning in a fast-paced environment from Boston. You will connect consumer insights with global opportunities and collaborate across product management, marketing, and planning teams.

The role requires 5+ years in merchandising or analytics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, Keynote, and PowerPoint.