Develop long-term global growth strategies and manage cross-functional projects.
Conduct market, consumer, and competitive analyses to support business planning.
Build financial models and create action plans for senior leadership.
What they're looking for
MBA students graduating between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
3-5 years of professional experience in strategy, finance, or related fields.
Strong skills in problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and cross-functional communication.
Pay and perks
Annual base salary ranges from $63,500 to $125,600.
Relocation assistance provided for this paid internship.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $63,500.00 in our lowest geographic market to $125,600.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.
Every successful team at Converse needs a brilliant game plan. Strategic Planning teams shape and drive the company's growth agenda by leading the business planning processes, aligning enterprise leadership to make our biggest opportunities a reality, and spearhead transformational projects across Converse's diverse businesses and geographies. Embedded in teams across the company, we serve as critical thought partners to our senior leaders to explore complex business issues, conduct consumer, competitive and market analyses, create financial models, and develop action plans to galvanize our teams. This role will also assist Finance with key projects related to strategic efforts underway.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Converse Strategic Planning is looking for MBA talent interested in Corporate Strategy. We have exciting internship opportunities across our teams including Global Growth, Sportswear, , Product Creation, Operations and Marketing. These teams lead Converse into the future, catalyze profitable and sustainable growth, inspire and drive thought leadership and embrace a culture of inclusiveness.
Qualifications
Enrolled in an MBA program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
Background in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, business development, corporate development, investment banking, finance, digital/e-commerce, retail or general apparel brands, or related fields
3-5 years work experience strongly preferred
A resume and cover letter are both required. Please upload and submit as a single combined PDF file.
Skills
Demonstrated problem structuring and strategic problem-solving skills with experience leading multiple simultaneous projects.
Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguity and influence across a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with a positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As a Strategic Planning Intern, you'll partner to develop elements of Converse's global long-term growth strategy through Strategic Planning and Finance. You'll manage one or more cross-functional projects in support of management to help identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities and/or problems, and to catalyze action against these priorities through long-range business planning and performance management.
Project examples include, but are not limited to:
Cross-consumer assessment of Key Product Franchises and determine the potential brand & commercial impact of cultural & sport moments
Develop a recommendation for expanding our digital footprint in an international emerging market
Identify growth opportunities and define a consumer narrative for key consumer segments
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