Account Coordinator - Converse Canada (18 Month Contract)

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.

Also Known as the Big Deal Department.

Sure, you could be at some boring PLACE selling boring STUFF. Or you could be with us, selling unique sneakers and apparel that you would wear yourself. You could walk out the door and see some kid wearing what you put in their store and know you did that. Because you were bold enough and aware enough and got real satisfaction from doing a real thing. That's where you could be.

Who We Are Looking For

We're looking for an Account Coordinator (18 Month Contract) for the Canadian wholesale business for Downtown Toronto Office.

In this position you will be responsible for building plus maintaining account relationships and the perfect orderbook. You will proactively engage with internal and external business partners across the organization to ensure successful order management execution which is the foundation of healthy business partnerships.

Sure, there's a whole science behind account management. But behind that are real people. With needs and wants, quirks and dreams. And we need someone who fits the culture and who knows how to connect with our people and consumer. The creators, thinkers, and rebels who find themselves living their best life while representing Converse. You're the one who helps them fulfill their dream. You're the connector.

What You Will Work On

• Drive resolution of wholesale partner issues through problem-solving, escalation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive orderbook insight by managing the open, allocated and picked reports and proactively make adjustments as needed to delivery/service information to ensure that Converse meets customer expectations
• Collaborate with commercial team to achieve targets by providing proactive information through reporting and analysis
• Partner with commercial team AE each season to help create assortments to be presented during sell-in to respective wholesale accounts
• Foster and drive collaborative internal and external relationships through consistent communication
• Collaborate with integrated teams to activate Partner seasonal execution and deliver against team goals
• Own Go To Market process from Orderbook build to in-season orderbook management across multiple wholesale accounts
• Assist AE in replenishment "ladder" management and future forecasts (OTB) via range plan management

Who You Will Work With

You will report to the Sr. Director - Commercial, Canada. This role will heavily collaborate across the Canadian Wholesale team to drive & optimize the current business.

What You Bring

• Strong problem solving and strong analytical/reporting on sales data and product data. Ability to Multi-task, prioritize workloads and proactively anticipate needs. Flexibility is a must
• Strong skillset in MS Applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Familiar with MS Access, EDI, and Warehouse systems (Preferred)
• Ability to professionally communicate (verbal/written) to a wide range of audiences across multiple levels of the organization
• 4 yr degree in business related field
• 2+ years' experience in account support, customer service, retail, or sales
• Working knowledge in SAP and BI software applications (Preferred)

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.

How We Hire

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Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.