Specialist, Category Growth, David Yurman

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end David Yurman site experience on NeimanMarcus.com from start to finish, driving category strategy to achieve online sales targets and elevate luxury brand presentation.
• Independently lead weekly business reviews and daily communications directly with the brand partner, presenting accurate performance recaps, site updates, and merchandise insights.
• Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to influence product assortment and productivity
• Ensures merchandising is aligned with best practices and executed in a timely manner to ensure an intuitive and engaging shopping experience. (ex. navigation, product array, search results, features items, linking strategy, etc). Partners with Digital Experience teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize site experience
• Maintain effective product categorization, filtering, and navigation to enhance user experience. -Partner with ISU to implement any changes
• Ensure product information accuracy and consistency across all online touchpoints.
• 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.
• Work closely with buying/merchandising teams to align online and offline strategies and ensure optimal product availability.
• Collaborate with the digital experience teams to implement website enhancements and resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• 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).

Preferred

• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and product information management (PIM) systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount
• Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)