Undergraduate Converse Geo Product Merchandising Intern

The world has been wearing Converse for generations! From the canvas basketball sneaker, All-Star to the counter-culture icon, the Chuck Taylor, Converse was born celebrating sport and grew up inspiring individuality. 

Today, Converse is still at the heart of youth, worn by musicians, artists, dreamers, thinkers, and influencers. Always authentic, we're still celebrating one-of-a-kind self-expression, but it’s about the new generation! It’s about the kids who are not afraid to change the world, who are not afraid to stand out and build their own path. Converse is resetting the brand and it starts today. 

What you will experience: 

As the Geo Product Merchandising Intern, Footwear, you will contribute to developing a North American multi-year Footwear product strategy and seasonal product assortments built on consumer and business insights.  

Through franchise lifecycle management and choice, count line planning build a product offering to serve our consumer and elevate their experience while delivering incremental growth. 

In collaboration with the Global Product Merchandising, Geo Channel Merchandising Geo Marketplace Planning, Geo Marketing teams, and Cross-Functional partners, you will learn about the creation of the in season and long-term product strategy for the Integrated North America Marketplace, across Converse Direct digital, stores, and wholesale. 

You will be tasked to research, synthesize, and communicate insights about our consumer, sneaker culture, and relevant fashion industry trends.  

We blend art with science to bring Converse's vision to life in all retail environments from stores to online. 

This is a paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Inc. Internship Program Recap Video  

This internship– is located in-person at the Converse Headquarters in Boston, MA. Click here to learn more about life at Converse.  

Who you will work with: 

In Merchandising, we work with a lot of partners across the entire enterprise. Your key partners will be: 

Geo Direct & Wholesale Merchandising  

Global Merchandising 

Product Merchandising Operations 

Marketplace Planning and Analytics 

Finance and Product Finance 

Brand Marketing 

What you will bring: 

Qualifications: 

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Business, Retail Management, Retail and Consumer Science, or retail relevant major 

Graduation date of Winter 2024 or Spring 2025 

Consumer Curiosity: Someone who is Sneaker, Fashion, and Youth Culture obsessed. Rigorous pursuit of consumer insight using active listening and compassion. Pushes self and others to collaborate cross-functionally to solve consumer needs.  

Consumer Led Creation: Understands how to translate concepts, trends, and design ideas into big commercial bets, while applying consumer analytics & market insights into actionable plans and business outcomes. Laser-focused on inspiring creativity and bringing strategically oriented bold ideas to market. Collaborates to find untapped potential in the ’whole” vs. the ’parts’. 

Strategic Orientation: Demonstrate strong strategic acumen. Simplify the complex and connect the dots across functions and key milestones in the product lifecycle to help build one, geo product assortment that delivers for all markets and channels. 

High energy teammate & contributor 

Solution Oriented Philosophy 

Knowledge of Quantitative and qualitative consumer research 

Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism. 

Retail experience a plus 

Experience in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Excel 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.  

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.