General Summary • The role of Category Manager requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of ecommerce product management. The position is responsible for analyzing large data sets to identify trends, draw insights and develop recommendations for key partners. The Category Manager will serve as the in-house expert on product performance and customer experience related to area of ownership. Role will execute the product assortment strategy needed to maximize sales and drive conversion and AOV on site. Major Responsibilities • Ability to think strategically and see the big picture while knowing how to execute plan tactically. Data/Analytics • Create new and/or improved business reports. • Support both ongoing and ad hoc requests for data analysis deep-dives. • Monitor competitive landscape and site benchmarks. • QBR presentations to leadership Website & Product Management • Strategically plan product collections, pages, content updates and featured shops based on inventory needs. • Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to sync brand-wide strategies by utilizing the most productive content and exposing the highest conversion drivers. • Act as a systems expert, making revenue driving optimizations to collection merchandising, on site search results, product reviews and UGC. • Manage product launch calendar and work closely with Ecommerce Assistant to get products set up and validated on site. • Work closely with Buyers to track incoming inventory, manage delays, and determine what goes up on pre-order. • Work closely with customer service teams and product reviews/on site Q&A to be alerted of any product callouts and adjust accordingly to maintain a positive service experience. • Work with warehouse on any QC needs Specific Job Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and report with exceptional attention to detail • Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Tableau, Coremetrics and/or Adobe Analytics experience needed • Expert understanding of Excel. • Shopify experience a plus. • Excellent communication skills. • Apparel and/or footwear industry experience highly preferred. • Strong project management/time management skills. • Attention to Detail Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations And/or Experience • Bachelor's degree required. • 3+ years’ experience in ecommerce. FULL TIME POSITIONS: The expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $85,000 Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.