Sales Operations Specialist - Commercial Global Partners - Converse

POSITION LOCATION

This position is based at our Converse Worldwide Headquarters offices in the Boston MA area. It will have a 4/1 hybrid schedule which is Mondays-Thursdays in the office and Fridays optional at home.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This is an opportunity to work with the Converse Global Partner (GP) team across 40 countries (in Latin America Central Eastern Europe Middle East Africa and Southeast Asia)with a focus on coordinating key aspects of our GP Commercial agenda.

The Sales Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing seasonal data processes and systems that drive our 4-season go-to-market process and commercial operations for Energy. The role will manage the setup and maintain all energy master distribution lists allocations partners communications and hind-sighting of the Converse Energy Business. Finally the position will manage the commercial dimensions of key Converse programs of which drive business growth across our marketplace.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with the GP Commercial Team and will collaborate / partner with functional experts on the Merchandising Planning & Analytics Finance and/or Retail teams with a goal of driving improvements and elevating key dimensions of our Commercial processes for the Energy Business. In addition you will support our Licensed and Distributor Partners in executing key commercial programs to unlock growth opportunities and drive the overall success of our business.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Ability to self-start and prioritize effectively
• Ability to network influence and utilize internal and external resources
• Typical Office: This is a typical office job with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
• Strong organizational communication storytelling and presentation skills
• Experience and interest in business operations including data management and analysis
• International experience (e.g. international studies study abroad etc.) and/or strong interest in global business is a plus
• Interest in consumer products especially footwear and apparel an openness to learn Commercial operations while managing against 4-season offense
• Preferred knowledge or strong interest in managing seasonal products and execution across channels/markets/distribution
• Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time internationally as needed

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage commercial communication for energy programs on a seasonal basis along with monthly buy communications allocations and hind-sighting
• Support planning content development and execution of our Seasonal Integration Meetings
• Cross-functional collaboration and partnering with GP team GP Licensed & Distributor Partners with a focus on helping the team improve operational effectiveness and capacity utilization
• Coordinate and track GP Partner participation in short-lead-time and Incubate / high-energy product programs
• Monitor Partner compliance / support of key programs and seasonal stories via the existing GP scorecards / dashboards identify opportunities to improve compliance processes or approach to elevate consumer experience across markets

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.