Category Growth Specialist

Saks

E-commerce Category Specialist at Saks Global managing online performance and growth of product categories. Collaborating with teams to enhance customer experience and meet sales targets.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
Ensure merchandising is aligned with best practices and executed in a timely manner to ensure an intuitive and engaging shopping experience.
Maintain effective product categorization, filtering, and navigation to enhance user experience.
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.
Collaborate with the digital experience teams to implement website enhancements and resolve technical issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managemente-commerceretail buyingmerchandisingdigital marketingdata analysisperformance metricsproduct categorizationwebsite enhancementsproject management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workcollaborative worktime managementproblem-solvingstrategic thinking