- Location
- Saks Direct United States of America USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $72,000–89,000/year
- Department
- E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
The E-commerce Category Specialist drives online performance and growth for assigned categories, optimizing the customer experience, product presentation and information, and category profitability. The role partners with the manager, buying and merchandising teams, and digital experience teams on category strategy, site optimization, performance analysis and product availability. The annual salary range is $72,000–$89,000 and varies by geographic location, experience and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with the manager to implement e-commerce category strategies aligned with business objectives and online sales targets.
- Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to influence product assortment and productivity.
- Ensure merchandising follows best practices and is executed on time to create an intuitive, engaging shopping experience across navigation, product assortments, search results, featured items and linking strategy.
- Partner with Digital Experience teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize the site experience.
- Maintain effective product categorization, filtering and navigation, partnering with ISU to implement changes.
- Ensure product information is accurate and consistent across online touchpoints.
- Track, analyze and report category and brand performance metrics, including sales, conversion rates, average order value, traffic and bounce rates.
- Monitor competitor activity and adjust strategies as needed.
- Work with buying and merchandising teams to align online and offline strategies and ensure optimal product availability.
- Collaborate with digital experience teams to implement website enhancements and resolve technical issues.
- Respond to ad hoc requests, present findings, proactively deliver recommendations that inform strategy, and synthesize large datasets into actionable takeaways.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in category management, preferably in an e-commerce environment; retail buying, merchandising or digital marketing experience is also valuable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce or a related field.
- Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, functionality and best practices.
- Excellent analytical skills, including interpreting data, drawing conclusions and developing actionable recommendations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) and product information management (PIM) systems is a plus.
- Proficiency in web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years in category management, preferably within an e-commerce environment; experience in retail buying, merchandising or digital marketing is also valuable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, E-commerce or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Saks Direct, United States of America, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 72,000 to USD 89,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
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