Note To All Interested Candidates:
Character matters.
Sure, we’re looking for an all-star player who has the chops and the experience to take this role by the horns and run with it. But talent alone doesn’t cut it for us.
Our actions are guided by our values of Respect, Commitment, Creativity, Teamwork and Fun. These aren’t just words to us but are values we push ourselves to work by and inspire in others.
We’re a passionate group of hard-working people, obsessed about sales and service.
We know nothing matters more than a happy customer and that saying “that’s not my job” gets us nowhere.
We know how fun it feels to win, and love pushing ourselves towards that rush.
As a leading sports-lifestyle distribution company with over 50 years of success under our belts, we’re firing on all cylinders to take our company to the next level with a growing stable of world-class brands.
The good news? YOU could be a part of it.
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Sales & Product – Converse
LOCATION: Dorval / Hybrid Work Model
TRAVEL: Periodic travel may be required.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Product Line Manager (Converse) leads the strategic and operational management of the Converse product line across Canada.
You will own the end-to-end product lifecycle—from seasonal line planning and pricing to in-season performance and inventory optimization. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Production, and Creative, you will ensure assortments are:
- Market-relevant
- Commercially successful
- Aligned with global and regional strategies
- This role requires a strong mix of analytical rigor, business acumen, and collaboration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Strategy & Merchandising
- Execute global and regional merchandising strategies to achieve wholesale sales targets
- Translate strategy into clear assortments by category, channel, and customer segment
- Conduct competitive analysis and pricing strategy
- Identify new product opportunities, including trend-driven “hot market” items
Product Line Planning & Lifecycle Management
- Lead seasonal line planning (SKU count, pricing, forecasts, margin targets)
- Maintain and optimize line plans to drive profitability and inventory efficiency
- Ensure accuracy of product data and style master files
- Contribute to seasonal catalogue development and product storytelling
Operations & Production Coordination
- Manage merchandising calendars to ensure on-time execution (forecasting, sampling, purchasing)
- Partner with Domestic Production to align timelines, quality, and delivery
- Oversee inventory health, including stock rotation and sample management
Business Performance & Sales Support
- Analyze sales performance and support regional sales strategies
- Contribute to financial planning (sales, margins, inventory, profitability)
- Develop product presentations and tools to support sales teams and key accounts
- Coordinate sample logistics and support trade show execution
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, assortment planning, or similar
- Experience in retail or wholesale environments
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent organization and project management abilities
- A commercial mindset—balancing data insights with market intuition
WHY MINT?
Competitive group insurance plan – Top of the line health & dental coverage with competitive rates & Mint covers 50% of premium costs
Investing in your future – RRSP matching plus at-source contributions to your TFSA and RRSP
Professional growth support – Dedicated funding for learning and development
Meaningful employee experience – Budgeted activities, events, and services designed to truly engage our team based on real employee feedback
Recognition & rewards – We celebrate individual contributions through equitable, competitive compensation, company-wide bonuses, and ongoing performance and salary reviews
Exceptional onboarding – A best-in-class program that helps you integrate quickly, ramp up faster, and start making an impact right away
Hybrid work model – we embrace a balance of in-office & remote work that complements employee wellbeing, collaboration & productivity.