Manager, Category Growth, Contemporary RTW + Kids, Saks

Role Overview

The Manager, Category Growth, is responsible for the strategic development and execution of online category plans to drive sales, profitability, and customer journeys within their assigned product categories on neimanmarcus.com. This role encompasses a deep understanding of the online customer journey, market trends, competitive landscape, and merchandising best practices.

What You Will Do

The Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with brand marketing, Cross Category Commerce, and technology teams to optimize the online product assortment and presentation. They will be accountable for achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, conversion rates, average order value, and margin targets for their categories.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully translating and executing category strategies that drive sales and profitability online, strong analytical skills, and a customer-centric mindset with a passion for understanding and meeting online customer needs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in category management, preferably within an ecommerce environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or a related field
• A proven track record of successfully translating and executing category strategies that drive sales and profitability online
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze sales data, customer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and challenges
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to understand category visions and translate them into actionable strategies
• Ecommerce Acumen: Strong understanding of the online customer journey, digital merchandising best practices, and ecommerce technologies
• Merchandising Expertise: Knowledge of online product presentation, placement, and promotional tactics to optimize the customer experience and drive conversion
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of key financial metrics such as revenue, margin, and profitability
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify and resolve issues that may impact category performance
• Adaptability & Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving ecommerce environment
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving and exceeding targets
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for understanding and meeting online customer needs

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital and accident insurance