Saks Global Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Fine and Fashion Jewelry

About Saks Global

Saks Global is a leading multi‑brand luxury retailer operating Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH and other luxury retail and e‑commerce experiences. The organization leverages extensive customer data, dedicated merchandising and digital capabilities, and strategic brand partnerships to deliver a highly curated luxury shopping experience across physical and digital channels.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP, GMM Leader to translate broader merchandising and divisional strategies into actionable, category-specific plans aligned with the company’s vision and financial objectives.
• Lead execution of merchandise strategies with Buying, Planning, Stores, Marketing, Digital, and other cross-pillar teams, ensuring cohesive assortments and seamless execution across channels.
• Work with Buyers and their teams to align product assortments with category strategies and customer demand.
• Partner with Jewelry Operations to manage the intake of high-value merchandise, repair processing, boxes and certificates, data alignment for special orders and trunk shows, and safe, accurate merchandise management; coordinate with Stores, brands, and merchants.
• Ensure product assortments and activation plans reflect market trends, customer demand, and category strategies.
• Analyze product performance to optimize assortments and drive profitable growth.
• Develop plans to improve case-line productivity.
• Develop productive replenishment strategies.
• Work with Accounts Payable to manage asset, consignment, drop-ship, and cash-advance models.
• Support the SVP, GMM Leader in vendor negotiations, “world of” discussions, and top-to-top meetings to build strong partnerships and secure favorable terms aligned with business goals.
• Lead styling and merchandising for the semi-annual, jewelry-dedicated Neiman Marcus Bejeweled Book and annual Saks Fine Jewelry Book.
• Collaborate with Head of Buying Leaders and Planning Leads on the pre-season and in-season roadmap, aligning strategies and plans with financial targets and timelines.
• Work with Buying and Planning teams on final pricing, promotional strategies, and markdown decisions to align with category strategies and optimize profitability and margin.
• Work with brands to identify exclusive leads and launches.
• Lead, inspire, and align buying teams around a shared vision and strategic direction, fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet company objectives and deliver business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, and brand partnership management, including a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving senior-level strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, align, and lead teams toward business objectives.
• Extensive experience in brand negotiations, vendor management, and translating broad strategies into actionable plans.
• Deep understanding of retail merchandising, buying, and planning processes.
• Dallas strongly preferred due to proximity to the Jewelry Operations team.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing pricing, promotions, and markdown decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-centric, art-led and science-informed approach.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Skills

Experience

10+ years in retail merchandising, buying, and brand partnership management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 241,000 to USD 312,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities. Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.

Culture

Saks Global fosters a fast‑paced, customer‑centric culture rooted in luxury merchandising and digital innovation. Teams are collaborative and data‑informed, offering exposure to cross‑functional career paths across retail, distribution and e‑commerce.

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