VP, Jewelry Merchandising & Brand Partnerships

Exemplar Luxury Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 241,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

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. The VP, DMM will translate divisional strategies into category plans, guiding merchandise strategies and ensuring alignment with financial goals, market trends, and exclusive brand partnerships.

This role requires strong leadership across Buying, Planning, Stores, Marketing and Digital, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, and brand partnership management with senior leadership experience.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and align teams across functions.
• Extensive experience in brand negotiations, vendor management, and translating strategies into actionable plans.
• Deep understanding of retail merchandising, buying, and planning processes.
• Dallas strongly preferred based on proximity to Jewelry Operations team.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in pricing, promotions, and markdown decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-centric thinker who is art-led and science-informed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SVP, GMM Leader to translate strategies into actionable category plans and align with financial objectives.
• Orchestrate the execution of merchandise strategies with Buying, Planning, Stores, Marketing and Digital teams.
• Work with Buyers to ensure product assortment aligns with category strategies and demand.
• Coordinate with Jewelry Operations on high-value merchandise intake, repairs, and data alignment for special orders.
• Ensure assortment and activation plans align with market trends and customer demand.
• Analyze product performance to optimize assortment and drive profitable growth.
• Develop plans to improve case line productivity and replenishment strategies.
• Work with Accounts Payable on asset, consignment, drop ship, and cash advance models.
• Support vendor negotiations and top-to-top meetings to secure favorable terms.
• Lead styling and merchandising for key jewelry books and campaigns.
• Collaborate to define pre-season and in-season roadmaps aligned with financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Brand negotiations

Merchandising strategy

Pricing & promotions

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

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. The VP, DMM will translate divisional strategies into category plans, guiding merchandise strategies and ensuring alignment with financial goals, market trends, and exclusive brand partnerships.

This role requires strong leadership across Buying, Planning, Stores, Marketing and Digital, with a focus on