Merchandising Manager, Diamond Basics

Signet Jewelers Limited; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Nile, a division of Signet Jewelers, seeks a Manager of Category Management, Diamond Basics to lead day-to-day strategy and performance of the Diamond Basics assortment. You will own category-level analysis, determine optimal mix for natural and lab-grown diamonds, pricing, inventory and product lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of merchandising experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate data into

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, analytics, marketing or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in data tools.
• Experience translating data into actionable merchandising strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day performance and execution of the Diamond Basics business with the Director of Category Management.
• Translate category strategies into actionable assortment, pricing, product, inventory and merchandising plans.
• Develop deep expertise of customer missions and competitive dynamics for each category.
• Monitor natural vs lab-grown diamonds and evolve the mix based on demand and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compelling on-site and in-store presentation.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, analytics, marketing or related field

Herramientas

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Our banner is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love and whose mission it is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. Signet Jewelers is also a “Great Place to Work-Certified™” company. Innovation and brilliance – two things that set us apart. Join us! Blue Nile is seeking a Manager of Category Management, Diamond Basics to drive day-to-day strategy, performance, and evolution of the Blue Nile assortment. This Manager will combine strong merchant instincts, diamond and product knowledge, customer understanding and analytical rigor to optimize these businesses. The role will own category-level analysis and execution across assortment, pricing, natural and lab-grown mix, product lifecycle, inventory and new product.

Responsibilities - Category Strategy & Ownership

• Manage day-to-day performance and execution of the Diamond Basics businesses in partnership with the Director of Category Management
• Translate broader category strategies into actionable assortment, pricing, product, inventory and merchandising plans
• Develop deep expertise in the distinct customer missions, shopping behaviors and competitive dynamics of each category
• Maintain clear roles for natural and lab-grown diamonds within each category and identify opportunities to evolve the mix based on customer demand and business performance
• Identify white space across product type, diamond shape, carat weight, setting, metal, price point and customer need
• Develop fact-based recommendations for where Blue Nile should invest, expand, test, maintain, reposition or exit
• Balance assortment breadth and customer choice with the need for a more curated, intentional Blue Nile point of view
• Partner with Site Merchandising, Creative, Marketing, Technology and Retail to ensure Diamond Basics are presented in ways that make selection inspiring, understandable and intuitive on site and in store
• Establish product priorities for category pages, search, sort, recommendations, storytelling, marketing, and promotional placements
• Ensure hero products and key assortment stories receive appropriate visibility
• Balance visibility of proven core products with strategic newness and growth opportunities
• Translate complex product differences into clear merchandising stories that help customers quickly understand why a product matters

Responsibilities - Assortment & Curation

• Manage the Diamond Basics assortment across key classifications including earrings, pendants, necklaces, and bracelets with responsibility for natural and lab-grown diamond offerings
• Build clear assortment architecture across carat weight, diamond type, setting, metal, silhouette and price
• Ensure strong coverage of core customer needs while continually identifying opportunities for newness and assortment expansion
• Establish clear good/better/best and opening/core/premium product ladders where appropriate
• Analyze productivity at the SKU and attribute level to identify assortment gaps, duplication and opportunities for rationalization
• Identify and scale winning product concepts while ensuring long-tail SKUs have a strategic reason to remain in the assortment
• Partner with Demand Planning to align inventory depth and availability with product productivity and strategic importance

Responsibilities - Commercial Management

• Monitor Diamond Basics performance across revenue, units, ASP, margin, conversion, inventory productivity and customer engagement
• Understand performance differences across natural versus lab-grown, preset versus customizable products, price tiers, carat weights, metals and product classifications
• Use performance data to recommend changes to assortment, pricing, promotions, inventory investment and site exposure
• Work closely with Pricing, Finance, and Planning to maintain competitive price architecture while protecting margin and profitability

Responsibilities - Product Development and Innovation

• Partner with the Director, Product Development, Design, Sourcing and Planning to translate category opportunities into new-product briefs
• Use business performance, competitive intelligence, customer behavior and emerging diamond and jewelry trends to identify opportunities for innovation
• Recommend extensions of winning products across diamond type, shape, carat weight, metal, setting and price point
• Develop commercial guardrails for new products, including target price positioning, assortment role and expected customer need
• Support launches from initial concept through assortment planning, launch readiness, digital presentation and post-launch analysis
• Establish success criteria and provide clear recommendations to scale, adjust or exit products following launch

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Analytics, Marketing or a related field
• 3-5+ years’ experience in merchandising with preference for diamond expertise
• Strategic mindset with a focus on translating complex data into actionable business strategies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau or similar platforms
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Employee Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Annual base pay: $100,000 - $140,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Blue Nile was founded in 1999 with the idea that the diamond engagement ring business was ready for innovation. We revolutionized the industry with a disruptive online business model, making it possible to shop for extraordinary, high-quality diamonds at a great value. Blue Nile prides itself on innovation, creativity and flawless execution - all to make each customer experience absolutely perfect. Help us make the next decade even better. The brilliance behind our jewelry comes from real people who create real impact for our customers. Together, we live by our guiding principles and create the culture we have today. No matter the role or team, our employees aspire to be bold, bring their authentic selves to work, and operate as one team. We rely on each other's skills and expertise to create a more inspired world.