Category Production Manager - Saint Petersburg

Job Description Details

The Opportunity

The Category Production Manager is responsible for leading a team of Category Producers and Associate Category Producers to develop, implement and evaluate video commerce/on-air presentation strategies, aligned with the merchandising roadmap, designed to increase customer engagement, conversion and scripted sales for assigned categories.

In this role, you will drive vision and strategies for the Television experience, by Category.  Lead company Whole House events and oversee execution of category-based events and Static Programming. Build strong relationships with key partners across the organization to ensure alignment on business priorities, execution strategies, and resource allocation.  Identify opportunities for programming “sizzle” and partner with Programming to concept and develop new shows as well as collaborating with the Content team on new ideas and concepts to drive a 360 experience. Looking across the grid to identify cross promotional opportunities and create strategies for implementation.  Partner with the People Team to attract, hire, and develop talent to build a strong organization.

Who We Are

The Category Production team is made up of Category Producers and Associate Category Producers, a long-lead production group that develops the LIVE Show Programming Content and Presentations for HSN.  This team is responsible for bringing products and brands to life On-Air by creating the most authentic, compelling and educational presentation to ensure the HSN customer stays informed and engaged.

Your Impact

• Identify/communicate category-level business priorities as influenced by the merchandising roadmap, industry trends, and customer/consumer insights.

• Develop and evaluate category KPIs that align with company objectives (engagement/conversion/scripted sales).

• Engage with external Vendors and guests to communicate category protocols, standards, and guidelines. Provide support through category specific training, ensure alignment with business strategies/priorities and resource allocation on behalf of the category.

• Guide and mentor the team of Category Producers and Associate Category Producers to deliver effective, well planned video commerce/on-air execution strategies across categories, initiatives, brands and projects.

• Create long-term talent strategies by building bench strength and identifying high performers for targeted development opportunities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising/marketing/television production/sales/multi-channel retailing or equivalent business experience.

• 5 years’ experience in LIVE television production/multi-channel retailing/merchandising/sales environment.

• 2 years direct supervisory experience leading, coaching and developing others.

• Managed and lead large scale projects across multiple lines of the business.

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About HSN, Inc.

HSN, Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, Fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. HSN broadcasts reach approximately 90 million households (with live programming 364 days per year) and its website — HSN.com features more than 50,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. Visit corporate.hsn.com to learn more. HSN, Inc., founded 40 years ago as the first shopping network, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB), which includes QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, “Qurate Retail Group”), as well as other minority investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a third way to shop -- beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores -- and is #1 in video commerce, #3 in ecommerce in North America and #3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer).

For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com. For more information, please visit corporate.hsn.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

EEO

As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals pursuant to applicable law, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at CareersUS@QVC.com for assistance.

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