Assistant Manager, Product Copy

Job Description:

Who We Are: 

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. 

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Role Summary: 

As the Assistant Manager for Product Copy, you will be integral to enhancing the brand narrative and driving customer engagement for Saks Off Fifth. In this key role, you will oversee the creation and management of compelling product descriptions that resonate with our target audience, ensuring that each product reflects the luxury and quality of our merchandise.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and sustain a cohesive tone of voice and style across all product listings. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the team in crafting and editing high-quality product copy 

Ensuring all product information is accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand standards

Implementing strategies to optimize product descriptions for SEO and customer conversion

Analyzing performance metrics to refine copy strategies and improve customer engagement

Staying abreast of industry fashion trends

Key Qualifications: 

• 6-8 years of experience in fashion and lifestyle ecommerce with a focus on product copy and content strategy

• A degree in Literature, Journalism or Communications

• Highly self-driven with a demonstrated sense of urgency to meet deadlines and achieve goals

• A knack for solving problems creatively and efficiently

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members

• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all content produced

• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility to meet tight deadlines

Role Description: 

• Write engaging and compelling product descriptions 

• Maintain and adhere to style guides to ensure consistency in tone of voice and formatting across all product copy

• Collaborate with US-based teams, sharing insights, updates, and initiatives

• Oversee quality to ensure clarity, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines

• Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency in all written content, reviewing errors consistently and providing constructive feedback to team members to ensure continuous improvement

• Provide guidance and mentorship to copywriters

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).

Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.