Specialist, Category Growth, Saks

SAKS & CO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking an E-commerce Category Specialist to drive online performance across assigned product categories and enhance profitability within our luxury retail ecosystem.

The role requires 2+ years in category management, a marketing/business degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with merchandising, buying, and digital teams to optimize product presentation, information, and site experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in category management, preferably within an ecommerce environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms, functionalities, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ecommerce category strategies.
• Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to optimize assortment and productivity.
• Ensure merchandising is aligned with best practices and intuitive site experience.
• Maintain effective product categorization, filtering, and navigation.
• Track, analyze, and report on key category and brand performance metrics.
• Collaborate with digital experience teams to implement website enhancements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or related field

Tools

CMS

PIM

Google Analytics

Excel

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. 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.

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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.

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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

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