- 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 11, 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 product categories by optimizing the customer experience, product presentation, information, and category strategy. The role partners with merchandising, buying, and Digital Experience teams, analyzes performance data, monitors competitors, and develops recommendations; compensation is $72,000–$89,000 annually 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 promptly to create an intuitive, engaging shopping experience across navigation, product arrays, 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 to enhance user experience; partner 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.
- Handle ad hoc requests, present findings, proactively deliver strategic recommendations, and synthesize large datasets into actionable takeaways.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in category management, preferably in e-commerce; experience in retail buying, merchandising, or digital marketing is also 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, including the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and develop 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 is preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in category management, preferably in e-commerce.
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; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; career advancement opportunities; and exposure to work 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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