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Saks Global · 2 days ago

Category Specialist, RL

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, and they are seeking an E-commerce Category Specialist to drive online performance and growth of assigned product categories. This role involves optimizing the online customer experience, managing product presentation, and analyzing performance data while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve sales targets.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

E-commerce experienceAnalytical skillsCategory managementMicrosoft Office SuiteWeb analytics toolsContent management systemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

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)

Comfortable to work up to 4 days a week in our NYC office