Lead Retail Associate

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after — bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

Converse Retail Lead – 40 Hours – Lisbon

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break  barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think,  dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers,  leaders and visionaries. At Converse,  it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

Without You,  We’d Just Be Collectors of Our Own Stuff

Business equals selling stuff.  That’s the basic model. The more complex awesome model is creating stuff that people identify with and then you  figuring out how to get it to them. We need people like you: creative, dynamic problem solvers who see it as more than business. Who  see it as giving people the tools of self-expression and  individuality.

As our Retail Lead and a member of the Converse Leadership Team, you will  assist the Store Manager in achieving sales and profitability targets and providing direction to other store employees. Help ensure long-term business growth by providing outstanding merchandising and customer service support within the Converse Store!

Operational and Merchant Excellence :

• Ensure consistent execution of operating and merchant standards.

• Open and close store per operating procedures and standard processes

• Partner with SM to ensure that all visual merchandising, promotions, and markdowns are completed within guidelines and on time (to include  mismates , obsolete, and defectives)

• Follow our shipment standard processes and policies

• Ensure that employees are  cross-trained as  appropriate in all areas of operation, such as footwear, apparel, equipment, cashiering, and back of the house.
  

Customer Service :

• As a Converse Brand Ambassador, you lead and  demonstrate the STARS MANTRA daily.

• Consistently communicates financial  objectives and critical metrics such as daily goals and hourly readings. Your role is to mentor and encourage team members to reach those goals.
  

Financial Performance :

• Assist in delivering the Financial Budget.

• In this role, you add to the store's financial performance through efficiency for critical sales, revenue, and shrinkage metrics, including conversion rates, UPT, and ADPTs.
  

Qualifications

• A passion for Converse and the Fashion/Apparel footwear industry .

• Experience in retail and/or leadership  positions  

• Very good command of English language ( written and spoken) 

• Experience and competency in serving exceptional consumer service 

• Ability to coach and develop  a strong team

• Strong focus on communication 

• Flexibility to work in shifts and on weekends 

Converse is more than a company;  it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment, and inspires our products.  No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together ,  we’re different.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.