Blue Nile
Blue Nile
Blue Nile is an online jewelry retailer specializing in certified diamonds, engagement rings, and fine jewelry. Its selection includes GIA- and AGSL-certified diamonds, alongside educational resources that help shoppers compare options and choose a piece. The company emphasizes customer service and value across its ecommerce shopping experience.

Jewelry Merchandising Director, Category Management

Lead Blue Nile’s jewelry category strategy, shaping assortments and product launches across its portfolio. Drive revenue, margin, inventory productivity, and the development of the category management team.

विवरण

  • Set the vision, strategy, and commercial direction for Blue Nile’s jewelry categories.
  • Create multi-year category strategies and clarify each category’s role in the wider jewelry portfolio.
  • Design assortment structures across product segments, price ranges, materials, styles, and customer needs.
  • Spot assortment gaps and turn customer, competitor, and performance insights into product opportunities.
  • Act as the expert on category customers, products, competitors, and emerging jewelry trends.
  • Develop business cases and recommendations for category investment, assortment changes, and growth opportunities.
  • Work with Site Merchandising, Creative, Marketing, Technology, and Retail to improve product presentation online and in stores.
  • Set product priorities for category pages, search, sorting, recommendations, storytelling, marketing, and promotions.
  • Guide assortment development to balance core products, new arrivals, innovation, and distinctive offerings.
  • Evaluate performance by category, collection, style, price range, metal, stone, and SKU.
  • Oversee products through introduction, growth, maturity, and retirement.
  • Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Sourcing, and other teams on product strategies and development briefs.
  • Direct merchandising plans for new product and collection launches.
  • Review competitor assortments, pricing, products, and market positioning.
  • Account for category results against revenue, margin, inventory productivity, and other business goals.
  • Coordinate with Planning, Finance, and Demand Planning on forecasts, investment plans, and inventory alignment.
  • Turn business results into clear recommendations and decisions for senior leaders.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a strong Category Management team.
  • Set objectives and clarify expectations and accountability across the organization.
  • Build merchant skills and strengthen category management processes.

आवश्यकताएँ

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, analytics, marketing, or a related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of merchandising experience; 12 or more years preferred.
  • Strategic thinker who can turn complex data into actionable business plans.
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in pricing strategy, margin analysis, and product mix optimization.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, SQL, Tableau, or comparable tools.
  • Experienced leader who can manage and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Blue Nile does not sponsor new employment authorization applicants for this position.

लाभ

  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Life insurance
  • Career advancement opportunities

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