Category Growth Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute comprehensive e-commerce category strategies that align with business goals and online sales objectives.

• Collaborate with merchandising and purchasing teams to influence product selection and enhance productivity.

• Ensure that merchandising adheres to best practices and is implemented promptly for a seamless shopping experience.

• Work alongside Digital Experience teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance site performance.

• Maintain effective product categorization, filtering, and navigation for users.

• Collaborate with ISU to implement necessary changes.

• Guarantee the accuracy and consistency of product information across all online platforms.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on category and brand performance metrics, including sales figures, conversion rates, average order value, traffic, and bounce rates.

• Keep an eye on competitor activities and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Ensure alignment between online and offline strategies with buying and merchandising teams.

• Guarantee optimal product availability at all times.

• Implement website improvements and resolve technical issues in collaboration with digital experience teams.

• Manage ad hoc requests, present findings, and provide recommendations that inform strategic decisions.

• Transform large data sets into clear insights that drive actionable outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in category management, ideally in an e-commerce setting.

• Background in retail buying, merchandising, or digital marketing is also considered advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce, or a related discipline.

• Strong comprehension of e-commerce platforms, their functionalities, and industry best practices.

• Exceptional analytical abilities to interpret data, derive conclusions, and formulate actionable recommendations.

• Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a company undergoing growth and transformation.

• Access to rewarding career advancement opportunities within the largest multi-brand luxury retailer, spanning retail, distribution, digital, and corporate sectors.

• Comprehensive benefits package available for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision, and dental coverage).

• Generous employee discount.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.