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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.
Who Converse represents is who Converse hires. If you're one-of-a-kind, you should try us on.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for engaging and diverse students that are willing to join our team for a 12-month internship starting July 2023 at our Nike’s London office.
Our ideal candidate will possess great communication skills, show willingness to learn and is not afraid of challenges. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of the business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who are willing to drive innovation to win as a team.
What you will work on
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates to work within a brand that is independent enough not to follow and gain valuable insights into the commercial activities and operations within. The role will involve candidates being exposed to and involved in multiple Converse projects and accounts through varying functional lenses as part of the broader London/UK team.
We are looking Create Next with Converse and expect candidates to demonstrate a passion for all things Converse.
We do this by being the best team in the industry, and as an Operations / Commercial Intern you will have the opportunity to work across a range of teams and functions, benefitting from valuable exposure across the business.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Joining an Integrated Account team and working with our major UK & Ireland retail partners
- Supporting the business to arrange and execute key season moments
- Using Range plans, Stock and Sales plans and internal and external market information to make day to day decisions in line with the commercial and strategic plan.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key business partners both internally and externally
- Contribute to net revenue growth and net contribution of your account by managing the end-to-end business with your account
- Receive & accurately process customer orders and managing the order book to maximize shipping and commercial value
What you'll bring
- Currently undertaking 2 nd year Undergraduate degree at a UK University is a pre-requisite
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Passion for music, fashion, sport, skate, and/or art
- Team player with the ability to form sound relationships both external and internal
- Results orientated
- Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator both verbal and written
- Strong presentation skills
- Self- starter and ability to work independently
- Flexibility to work to changing and urgent timelines- ability to stay calm under pressure
- Creative and willing to generate ideas
- Strong analytical mindset
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in excel
- Attention to detail
In order to be eligible for the internship, you must:
- Currently undertaking 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at a UK University,
- Be available for a 12-month fulltime (sandwich year) internship starting in July 2023 (end date is June 2024)
We offer a competitive salary for each of our Internship roles.
To Apply
Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 16th of December 2022.
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.
