VP, DMM Women's Shoes
Salary Range $241,000 - $312,000* Job Description:
This position is open to both remote & NY
WHO WE ARE:
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue , Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.
YOU WILL BE:
The VP, DMM Women’s Shoes play a crucial leadership role in developing and executing the merchandise strategy for designated divisions/categories. This position is responsible for translating broader merchandising and divisional strategies into category-specific plans, leading the execution of these strategies, and aligning product assortment with the company’s strategic goals.
The VP, DMM Women’s Shoes will drive collaboration across Buying, Planning, and cross-pillar teams such as Marketing and Digital, ensuring that all strategies are executed effectively to achieve financial goals. With a strong focus on brand partner negotiations, pricing, promotions, and markdown decisions, this leader will guide the business towards achieving growth and profitability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Collaborate with the Brand Partnerships & Buying Leader to translate broader merchandising and divisional strategies into actionable category-specific strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and financial objectives
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Orchestrate the execution of merchandise strategies by partnering closely with Buying, Planning, and cross-pillar teams, including Marketing and Digital, to drive cohesive product assortments and seamless execution across all channels
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Work directly with Buyers and their teams to ensure product assortment is fully aligned with category strategies and that the right products are available to meet customer demand
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Ensure the product assortment aligns with market trends, customer demands, and category strategies
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Continuously analyze product performance to optimize assortment strategies and drive profitable growth
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Support the BP & Buying Leader in vendor negotiations, ‘world of’ discussions, and top-to-top meetings, contributing to the development of strong partnerships and favorable terms that align with business goals
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Collaborate with the Brand Partnerships & Buying Leaders, and Planning Leads to define and execute the pre-season and in-season roadmap, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with financial targets and timelines.
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Develop seasonal product in private label programs to promote the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue brands.
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Work with Buying and Planning teams to determine final pricing, promotional strategies, and markdown decisions, ensuring consistency with category strategies while optimizing profitability and margin
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Collaborate with product development and merchandising teams to introduce innovative products that elevate the brand and resonate with customers
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Lead, inspire, and align buying teams around a shared vision and strategic direction, driving collaboration across functions to meet company objectives and deliver exceptional business results
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field
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10+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, and brand partnership management within footwear, with direct experience in designer and luxury shoe markets and a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives at a senior level
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, align, and lead teams to achieve business objectives
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Extensive experience in brand negotiations,