VP, DMM Women's Shoes

Saks Fifth Avenue • Direct, TX

7d • $265,000 - $343,000

About The Position

The VP, DMM Women’s Shoes play a crucial leadership role in developing and executing the merchandise strategy for designated divisions/categories. This position is responsible for translating broader merchandising and divisional strategies into category-specific plans, leading the execution of these strategies, and aligning product assortment with the company’s strategic goals. The VP, DMM Women’s Shoes will drive collaboration across Buying, Planning, and cross-pillar teams such as Marketing and Digital, ensuring that all strategies are executed effectively to achieve financial goals. With a strong focus on brand partner negotiations, pricing, promotions, and markdown decisions, this leader will guide the business towards achieving growth and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, and brand partnership management, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives at a senior level
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, align, and lead teams to achieve business objectives
• Extensive experience in brand negotiations, vendor management, and translating broader strategies into actionable plans
• Deep understanding of retail merchandising, buying, and planning processes
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing pricing, promotions, and markdown decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Customer-centric thinker who is “art” led, and “science” informed

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Brand Partnerships & Buying Leader to translate broader merchandising and divisional strategies into actionable category-specific strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and financial objectives
• Orchestrate the execution of merchandise strategies by partnering closely with Buying, Planning, and cross-pillar teams, including Marketing and Digital, to drive cohesive product assortments and seamless execution across all channels
• Work directly with Buyers and their teams to ensure product assortment is fully aligned with category strategies and that the right products are available to meet customer demand
• Ensure the product assortment aligns with market trends, customer demands, and category strategies
• Continuously analyze product performance to optimize assortment strategies and drive profitable growth
• Support the BP & Buying Leader in vendor negotiations, ‘world of’ discussions, and top-to-top meetings, contributing to the development of strong partnerships and favorable terms that align with business goals
• Collaborate with the Brand Partnerships & Buying Leaders, and Planning Leads to define and execute the pre-season and in-season roadmap, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with financial targets and timelines.
• Develop seasonal product in private label programs to promote the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue brands.
• Work with Buying and Planning teams to determine final pricing, promotional strategies, and markdown decisions, ensuring consistency with category strategies while optimizing profitability and margin
• Collaborate with product development and merchandising teams to introduce innovative products that elevate the brand and resonate with customers
• Lead, inspire, and align buying teams around a shared vision and strategic direction, driving collaboration across functions to meet company objectives and deliver exceptional business results

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive