Vice President
COMPANY OVERVIEW
For over a century, Neiman Marcus Group has served the unique needs of our discerning customers by staying true to the principles of our founders: to be the premier omni-channel retailer of luxury and fashion merchandise dedicated to providing superior service and a distinctive shopping experience in our stores and on our websites. Neiman Marcus Group is comprised of the Specialty Retail Stores division, which includes Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, and our international brand, mytheresa.com. Our portfolio of brands offers the finest luxury and fashion apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and home décor. The Company operates more than 40 Neiman Marcus full-line stores in the most affluent markets across the United States, including U.S. gateway cities that draw an international clientele. In addition, we operate 2 Bergdorf Goodman stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City. We also operate more than 40 Last Call by Neiman Marcus off-price stores that cater to a value oriented, yet fashion minded customer. Our upscale eCommerce and direct-to-consumer division includes NeimanMarcus.com, BergdorfGoodman.com Horchow.com, LastCall.com, and CUSP.com. Every day each of our 15,000 NMG associates work towards the goal of enabling our customers to shop any of our brands "anytime, anywhere, and on any device." Whether the merchandise we sell, the customer service we offer, or our investments in technology, everything we do is to enhance the customer experience across all channels and brands.
- Lead Development and Launch efforts of Last Call online
- Analyze Sales Data, top vendors, items, events, etc. through the use of Business Objects and give the DMMs and Buyers monthly recaps of the online business trends
- Based on results, need to partner with MAPP to review site traffic, conversion, templates and average selling price. Adjust marketing, navigation and site traffic drivers as needed thru Omniture.
- P & L accountability; execute sales and margin plans
- Take calculated risks
- Develop mid and long term objectives and plans in partnership with Senior Management.
- Attend key markets with the buyers to help ensure best assortment for the online customer and to assist the DMM in covering all categories.
- Provide guidance and recommendations for off-site merchandising assets to drive traffic to the sites.
- Work with the marketing and creative groups to maximize business opportunities. i.e. Online Events such as Trunk Shows, Beauty Event, Seasonal Launches, etc.
- Build, coach and develop a world class team
Requirements
- 5+ years in an eCommerce or related field.
- Experience in working with online Marketing team. Merchant background and experience partnering with Operations, Call Centers, Information Technology and Systems knowledge preferred.
- Have strong analytical skills
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have experience working within buying or store organizations and with multiple cross-functional groups
- Have the ability to think globally and be a strategic thinker
- Ability to meet deadlines, think strategically and work independently.
- Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred. Must have multi division experience in retail, strong leadership skills, analytical skills and must have strong communication skills. History of successful growth of business is essential.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.