Regional Merchandise Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary Range $128,000 - $163,000*
Job Description:
What This Position is All About:
As a strategic partner to the Stores organization, the Senior Manager, Merchandising will support and drive the
merchandise strategy at the store level with a holistic lens. They will lead the development, implementation,
communication, and execution of strategy that optimizes the vendor matrix, assortment, and space on a by store
basis - addressing unique localized store requirements and opportunities. In partnership with the Director, Store
Merchandising, they will be responsible for partnering with Regional Directors of Stores (RVPs), Store Senior leaders,
Buying office, and Planning team in order to accomplish these objectives.
Who You Are:
• Skilled at coaching, developing, and influencing others
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, client facing and presentation skills
• Meticulous project manager with strong organizational skills
You Also Have:
• College degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising and planning required
• Prior store-line management experience preferred
• Strong business and financial analysis skills, with a demonstrated mastery of retail math
• A proven ability to assess and address challenges and develop recommendations and execute strategic
actions plans.
• Strong communication/negotiation skills and the ability to persuade stakeholders in a direction that achieves
objectives.
• The ability to develop strong relationships across all levels of an organization, and the poise to manage-up
to senior leadership
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite required
As The Senior Manager, Merchandising, You Will:
• Develops productive partnerships that serve to drive business forward, including but not limited to: Saks
Global stores, Buyers, and Planners with a focus on: High volume and/or high potential strategic
merchandise opportunities
• Captures high-level merchandise feedback from store visits, corroborates recommendations with data, and
develops action plans (i.e. category expansion, floor productivity, brand matrix edits)
• Identifies merchandise category opportunities in key markets utilizing:
• Evolving customer, market, and competitive trends
• Division, group and/or specific vendor knowledge
• Provides Saks Global stores and executives with custom reporting and presentations including, but not
limited to: Seasonal launches, category initiatives, store relayer proposals
• Assists in preparing weekly business review for stores in collaboration with the SVP, Accelerated Store
Growth
• Holds stakeholders accountable to execute action plans and deliver results. Reports out results to pertinent
leadership in a timely manner
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed
Your Life and Career at Saks Global:
• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing Associate discount
Thank you for your interest in Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, Saks Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment
in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training. Saks Global welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected
to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the
materials or processes to be used.
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.