In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.What This Position Is All About:Saks is looking for a VP Merchandising Marketplace, reporting to the Chief Merchandising Officer. The successful candidate will drive significant revenue growth for Saks by bringing on the newest and brightest designers and vendor partners to our site and app.They will be collaborating with cross-functional strategic leaders across Merchandising, Product, Marketing and Engineering. This position will be instrumental in defining the strategic vendor direction and operational strategies for how Saks reaches new consumers to deliver an even wider array of luxury products and experiences.Ideal CandidateAs the senior leader and the strategic driver of Saks’s marketplace and consumer business, you should be passionate about growing a business, getting into the details, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with a passion for luxury product and experiences, and for helping us to reach consumers, unlock revenue, and optimize the B2C side of Saks’ marketplace.ResponsibilitiesBe the merchandising leader for Saks’ marketplace by executing on growth initiativesDesign and build out the Marketplace vendor and Designer mix, including strategy, tools and channelsOwn and drive revenue goals for the marketplace and B2C initiativesUse data to uncover product opportunities, identify opportunities for revenue expansion, and strategies to improve the customer experienceCollaborate with Marketing partners to develop content and content marketing initiatives, including funnel/conversion improvement initiativesPresent strategy, insights, financial/non-financial achievements, and quarterly progress updates to senior stakeholdersLead efforts and work cross-functionally to recommend innovative solutions that will best drive revenue goalsQualificationsYou have deep expertise in bringing new vendors, designers and products to market and scaling them10+ years of experience in fast growing B2C marketplacesStrong analytical skills and ability to use data to understand growth opportunitiesLeadership experience building and growing teamsCapabilities to deal with competing priorities in a fast-paced, high growth environmentEntrepreneurial mindsetMust be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment.Your Life And Career At Saks:Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate.A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balanceBenefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).An amazing employee discountThank you for your interest with Saks.
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