Assistant Category Manager
Signet Jewelers is a leading jewelry retailer, and they are seeking an Assistant Category Manager to support brand merchandising strategies. The role involves analyzing financial metrics and market trends to guide product assortment decisions while collaborating with brand teams and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Category Manager in the development and implementation of category strategies across all Signet brands
- Partner with merchants and vendors to develop best in class product offerings and grow market share
- Assist in the optimization of a digital first approach in key categories of products
- Establish strong vendor relationships to implement and support brand strategies while also participating in vendor performance reviews
- Support new product innovation and help drive efficiencies across the supply chain
- Serve as a liaison between sourcing, merchandising, planning and vendors to ensure alignment on strategy and execution of deliverables
- Assist in facilitating internal processes by ensuring the timely flow of information across departments
- Support special projects and seasonal initiatives that require analytical tracking, documentation, or operational coordination
- Monitor sales metrics, market trends, vendor performance, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform assortment and product decisions
- Update and maintain regular reporting to support category performance analysis and departmental KPIs
- Enter and validate SKU-level data, including product attributes, cost, and pricing details in merchandising systems
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ year prior merchandising, category management or related experience preferred
- Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, & math skills (ability to work with numbers and analyze data)
- Ability to be metal free and work in a metal free environment, when necessary, based on security policy
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Works independently as well as collaboratively on a team
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills
- Flexible to work both in-office and remotely as required
- Business Objects or Tableau experience is a plus. (not required)
Benefits
- Premium Healthcare Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with a generous retirement savings plan, including company matching after just one year.
- Generous Time Off – Recharge with a robust PTO package, plus company holidays.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs – Be part of a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and fosters belonging.
- Career Growth & Development – Opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and continuous learning.
- Exclusive Perks – Enjoy additional benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more!
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