Category Specialist, RL

Saks•San Francisco, CA

3d•$62,400 - $80,200•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

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).

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

Benefits

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
basic life insurance
supplemental life insurance
disability insurance
a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
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