WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHThis role is part of the Converse Korea Integrated Marketplace team and reports to the Director, Integrated Marketplace, Converse Korea. The role works closely with Musinsa and internal Merchandising, Marketing, DTC, Planning, Operations, and Marketplace teams, as well as regional and global partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORConverse Korea is looking for a strategic and commercially driven marketplace leader to manage and grow its partnership with Musinsa across online and offline channels. The ideal candidate brings strong account management experience, deep knowledge of Korea's digital and omnichannel retail landscape, and the ability to translate marketplace insights into sustainable business growth. This person combines commercial acumen with strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. They are comfortable managing annual and seasonal business plans, marketplace performance, and strategic partnerships while influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally. They can also communicate effectively in Korean and English and develop compelling executive-level recommendations and presentations.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience in wholesale, account management, marketplace management, retail, or commercial functions within the sportswear, fashion, footwear, or lifestyle industries.
- Proven experience managing strategic marketplace or key-account partnerships and driving revenue growth through annual and joint business planning.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in P&L management, seasonal planning, and marketplace performance across digital and physical retail channels.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive presentation skills, with effective communication abilities in Korean and English.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ONYou will lead the development and execution of Converse's Musinsa marketplace strategy across online and offline channels, strengthen the strategic partnership, drive sustainable and profitable growth, and unlock new opportunities across retail expansion, localized product creation, joint marketing, and omnichannel consumer engagement.
- Lead annual and seasonal business planning for Musinsa, driving sustainable revenue and profitable growth across online and offline channels.
- Develop and execute an integrated omnichannel marketplace strategy aligned with Converse's brand vision and Musinsa's evolving retail business model.
- Manage relationships with Musinsa leadership and drive joint business initiatives, including premium brand presentation opportunities across MSS retail formats.
- Lead seasonal sell-in and partner cross-functionally to maximize sell-through, inventory productivity, marketplace health, and SKU performance.
- Identify and drive localized product creation opportunities across footwear, apparel, and accessories in partnership with regional and global teams.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Marketing teams to optimize assortments, develop consumer-facing campaigns, and elevate brand visibility across the Musinsa ecosystem.
