Account Management Representative Basketball Converse

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At Converse those independent enough not to follow move the world forward. Converse is a place to explore potential break barriers and push the edges. Inspired by what came before and driven by whats next Converse is where each person can help write the next chapter of a 100 year story. The culture thrives by embracing diversity rewarding imagination and encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to a constantly evolving world.

The Sales Representative for Western European Inspire Basketball Specialty Partners builds and develops strong relationships with key basketballfocused retail partners. This role works crossfunctionally to unlock the full potential of the Converse brand while leading the strategy for the basketball specialty channel across multiple Western European territories.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

You will own the Western European Inspire Basketball Specialty partner portfolio strengthening relationships and growing the Converse business in alignment with the integrated marketplace strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Inspire Basketball Specialty partner marketplace in line with the Integrated Marketplace Strategy

Identify and onboard new Inspire Basketball Specialty partners across Western Europe

Collaborate with Customer Operations Business Planning Go To Market Merchandising Retail Marketing Finance and Commercial teams to deliver business goals

Own long and shortrange seasonal forecasting across marketplace and product

Translate the Western Europe Converse strategy into longterm plans for the basketball specialty portfolio

Act as a team player within the Inspire team sharing insights and supporting collective objectives

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The role works closely with direct reports the Senior Manager for Converse Western Europe Inspire and senior stakeholders within partner organizations.

The role is part of the broader Western Europe Commercial team and engages with key regional stakeholders to support accounts within the portfolio.

The role is based at Converse EHQ in Hilversum The Netherlands with travel required to meet retail partners.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Passion for the Converse brand and culture

Passion for basketball culture spanning both lifestyle and performance

Account management experience ideally within basketball sports sneaker or fashion industries

Proven experience in a sales role and/or buying and merchandising

Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial forecasting and understanding of the grosstonet process

Experience negotiating trade terms

Detailoriented and resultsdriven with the ability to plan analyze and execute effectively

Strong verbal written and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive business decisions

Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixoriented environment

Proven ability to build strong relationships with complex external stakeholders

Role closes Tuesday June 2nd 2026 (End of Day) and is not available for relocation