Specialist, Category Growth, Saks

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking an E-commerce Category Specialist to drive online performance for assigned product categories. You will optimize product presentation, manage information, analyze performance data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet sales targets and profitability in our e-commerce channel.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in category management or related ecommerce roles, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of category management experience, preferably in ecommerce.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or related field.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms, functionalities, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make actionable recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the manager to implement comprehensive ecommerce category strategies aligned with online sales targets.
• Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to influence product assortment and productivity.
• Ensure merchandising is aligned with best practices and creates intuitive shopping experiences.
• Maintain effective product categorization, filtering, and navigation; coordinate with ISU for changes.
• Ensure product information accuracy across all online touchpoints.
• Track and report key category metrics (sales, conversion, AOV, traffic, bounce rates).
• Monitor competitor activities and adjust strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with digital teams to implement website enhancements and resolve issues.
• Synthesize large data sets into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Category management

E-commerce

Merchandising

Digital marketing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

CMS

PIM

Google Analytics

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Visit exemplarluxurygroup.com for more information, and follow Exemplar Luxury Group on LinkedIn.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

YOU WILL BE:

The E-commerce Category Specialist is responsible for driving the online performance and growth of assigned product categories. This role involves optimizing the online customer experience, managing product presentation and information, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve sales targets and enhance profitability within the e-commerce channel. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, market trends, and consumer behavior, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Partner with the manager to implement comprehensive e-commerce category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and online sales targets.
• Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to influence product assortment and productivity
• Ensures merchandising is aligned with best practices and executed in a timely manner to ensure an intuitive and engaging shopping experience. (ex. navigation, product array, search results, features items, linking strategy, etc). Partners with Digital Experience teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize site experience
• Maintain effective product categorization, filtering, and navigation to enhance user experience. Partner with ISU to implement any changes
• Ensure product information accuracy and consistency across all online touchpoints.
• Track, analyze, and report on key category and brand performance metrics (e.g., sales, conversion rates, average order value, traffic, bounce rates).
• Monitor competitor activities and adjust strategies as needed.
• Work closely with buying/merchandising teams to align online and offline strategies and ensure optimal product availability.
• Collaborate with the digital experience teams to implement website enhancements and resolve technical issues.
• Fields ad hoc requests, present findings and proactively deliver recommendations that inform strategy. Synthesizes large data sets into digestible takeaways that drive action

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in category management, preferably within an ecommerce environment. Experience in retail buying, merchandising, or digital marketing can also be valuable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, functionalities, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Haves):

• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and product information management (PIM) systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $72,000 - $89,000*
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.