SVP, Head Of Ecommerce
Salary Range $288,000-$375,000*
Role Summary
As the SVP, Head of Ecommerce, reporting directly to the President & Chief Commercial Officer, you will be responsible for driving sustainable growth across Saks Global's three owned ecommerce platforms - Saks.com, NeimanMarcus.com and BergdorfGoodman.com, as well as Saks on Amazon. This role is also responsible for partnering across the organization to oversee the digital experience roadmap. As a visionary leader, you will translate category strategies into seamless, high-impact digital experiences that drive revenue, strengthen brand equity, and position Saks Global as a leader in luxury ecommerce.
Job Description
- Define and execute the e-commerce channel strategy for the Saks Global banners, driving growth through optimized product assortment, categorization, and promotion activation.
- Champion a culture of innovation by leveraging A/B testing, personalization, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the digital customer journey
- Apply and evolve a category-driven ecommerce strategy across banners to maximize product discovery, conversion, and digital commercial performance
- Lead banner-level ecommerce execution while aligning with centralized platform teams to ensure consistency, innovation, and cost-efficient scaling
- Lead site merchandising efforts, ensuring seamless product categorization, engaging Product Detail Page content, and activation of promotional campaigns that align with brand strategy.
- Oversee the digital experience roadmap, partnering across Technology and Commercial Analytics and Customer Insights teams to ensure best-in-class customer experiences.
- Own the end-to-end Amazon channel strategy, including assortment strategy, channel demand planning, and fulfillment operations, to maximize performance on external platforms.
- Ensure ecommerce strategies are integrated across the Commercial organization through deep collaboration and data-driven alignment
- Measure and optimize digital performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve ROI, customer engagement, and operational efficiency
- Drive and oversee omni-channel services (e.g., Buy Online, Pick-up in Store). Ensure seamless integration of omnichannel services into the ecommerce experience, including BOPIS, virtual styling, and emerging service models
- Other duties as assigned by the President & Chief Commercial Officer
Key Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Digital Technology, or related fields (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- 15+ years leading ecommerce and digital strategy in luxury, retail, or high-growth environments.
- Proven success scaling ecommerce revenue through digital experience optimization and omnichannel strategies.
- Deep expertise in site merchandising, PDP optimization, and digital performance management, with a track record of delivering measurable results.
- Strong understanding of Amazon channel operations, including assortment strategy, demand planning, and fulfillment processes.
- Experience managing digital roadmaps, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance customer experiences.
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to inspire and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and insights to inform digital strategies and optimize performance.
- Expertise in digital operations, including order fulfillment, returns management, and technical process optimization.
- Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across matrixed organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in luxury retail, e-commerce, or omnichannel environments.
- Familiarity with advanced digital marketing tools, PIM/DAM systems, and e-commerce platforms.
- Certification in digital technology or project management methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to scale digital operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Global experience managing digital channels across diverse markets and customer bases.
Your Life and Career at Saks
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
- A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
- Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
- An amazing employee discount
Thank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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