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Converse Strategic Planning Graduate Internship

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NIKE, Inc.

Converse Strategic Planning Graduate Internship

Boston, MA

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.

Who Converse represents is who Converse hires. If you're one-of-a-kind, you should try us on.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH:

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.

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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 : Geographies & Marketplace, Consumer, Product & Brand, Global Operations & Technology, Enterprise, 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 a MBA program with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or Spring 2026


  • 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


  • Cover Letter and resume submission (PDF) required

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. 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 Sport dimensions 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

This is a paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it's like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-39334
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led