Blue Nile

Digital Merchant

Blue Nile$100K — $135K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in merchandising, preferably e-commerce in luxury, jewelry, or fashion sectors.
  • Analytical mindset for interpreting sales data and market trends.
  • Strong awareness of current jewelry and luxury fashion trends.
  • Creative problem-solver with a proactive approach.
  • Customer-focused understanding of consumer behavior and online decision-making.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple timelines and categories.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and experience with PIMs a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the digital merchandising strategy for jewelry categories.
  • Lead online assortment planning with the merchandising product development team.
  • Execute site merchandising including category hierarchy and product positioning.
  • Monitor sales trends and product performance to drive key business KPI.
  • Collaborate with marketing and UX teams for product storytelling and campaigns.
  • Partner with analytics to test and improve site functionality.
  • Stay updated on industry trends in jewelry and luxury e-commerce.
  • Maintain high standards for product presentation.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discount
  • Parental leave
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
R2Net (Blue Nile & James Allen) is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry's ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers

At Blue Nile and James Allen, we're redefining how people shop for fine jewelry. With an uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation, and transparency, we are striving to provide a seamless online experience to help customers celebrate life's most brilliant moments. As we grow, we're seeking a digitally-savvy Digital Merchant to help curate and optimize our product assortment and elevate the customer journey across all touchpoints.

The Digital Merchant will be responsible for driving the strategy, performance, and presentation of our online jewelry assortment (and at times our showroom assortment), across jewelry categories of engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine fashion jewelry. This role blends art and science-requiring strong merchandising instincts, deep category knowledge, and the ability to leverage data to deliver an exceptional digital experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage the digital merchandising strategy for fine jewelry, bridal, and core categories.
  • Lead online assortment planning in partnership with the merchandising product development team.
  • Execute site merchandising, including category hierarchy, product positioning, landing pages, and cross-sell strategies.
  • Monitor and respond to sales trends, conversion rates, and product performance to drive key business KPIs.
  • Collaborate with marketing, content, and UX teams to optimize product storytelling, personalization, and seasonal campaigns.
  • Partner with analytics and digital product teams to test and iterate on site functionality, filters, sorting, and product discovery tools.
  • Stay attuned to industry and competitor trends in jewelry, fashion, and luxury e-commerce.
  • Maintain high standards for product presentation, ensuring descriptions, photography, and videos meet brand and UX standards.

Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in merchandising (merchandising, merchandising analytics, digital merchandising), preferably e-commerce within luxury, jewelry, fashion, or related categories.
  • Highly analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret sales data, customer insights, and market trends to inform merchandising and assortment strategies.
  • Strong trend awareness and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving retail landscape.
  • Creative problem-solver with a proactive, test-and-learn mindset.
  • A customer-focused approach to merchandising - an exceptional understanding of consumer behavior, preferences, and the online decision-making journey.
  • Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple product categories and timelines simultaneously.
  • Strong collaboration skills; able to partner cross-functionally with teams in planning, UX, marketing, and product.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, or other reporting tools; experience with PIMs a plus.

Benefits

At R2Net, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:
  • 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

Annual base pay: $100,000 - $135,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, R2Net will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. #LI-WK1

About Blue Nile

Blue Nile is an online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Blue Nile offers a wide range of products, including engagement rings, wedding rings, and other fine jewelry. The company's products are sold through its website and are shipped directly to customers. Blue Nile is known for its high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company has been recognized by numerous publications, including Forbes, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal. Blue Nile was acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC in 2017.
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