Merchandising Manager – Category Management

Blue Nile

. Manage day-to-day performance and execution of the Diamond Basics businesses in partnership with the Director of Category Management .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandising strategies, particularly in diamond products, with strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable plans. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage product assortments effectively to drive business performance.

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Merchandising ExpertiseAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic Mindset

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisAssortment PlanningPricing StrategyInventory ManagementProduct DevelopmentMarket AnalysisSKU RationalizationCompetitive IntelligenceCustomer Behavior AnalysisPerformance Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSQLTableau

Industry Keywords

Diamond MerchandisingProduct LaunchCustomer EngagementMarket TrendsRetail Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day performance and execution of the Diamond Basics businesses in partnership with the Director of Category Management
Translate category strategies into actionable assortment, pricing, product, inventory and merchandising plans
Develop expertise in customer missions, shopping behaviors and competitive dynamics
Manage natural and lab-grown diamond mix based on customer demand and business performance
Identify assortment white space and investment, expansion, testing, maintenance, repositioning or exit opportunities
Partner with Site Merchandising, Creative, Marketing, Technology and Retail on product presentation
Establish product priorities for category pages, search, sort, recommendations, storytelling, marketing and promotional placements
Manage Diamond Basics assortment across earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets
Build assortment architecture across carat weight, diamond type, setting, metal, silhouette and price
Analyze SKU and attribute productivity to identify gaps, duplication and rationalization opportunities
Partner with Demand Planning to align inventory depth and availability
Monitor revenue, units, ASP, margin, conversion, inventory productivity and customer engagement
Recommend changes to assortment, pricing, promotions, inventory investment and site exposure
Work with Pricing, Finance and Planning to maintain competitive price architecture and profitability
Translate category opportunities into new-product briefs with Product Development, Design, Sourcing and Planning
Identify innovation opportunities using performance data, competitive intelligence, customer behavior and jewelry trends
Support product launches from concept through assortment planning, launch readiness, digital presentation and post-launch analysis
Establish launch success criteria and recommend whether to scale, adjust or exit products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Analytics, Marketing or a related field
3-5+ years’ experience in merchandising with preference for diamond expertise
Strategic mindset with a focus on translating complex data into actionable business strategies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau or similar platforms
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Account | Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Opportunities for career advancement