Full-Time

Vice President of Marketing

Updated on 8/1/2026

Blue Nile

Blue Nile

1,001-5,000 employees

Direct-to-consumer online diamond retailer

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

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Category
Growth & Marketing (2)
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Required Skills
Market Research
Data Visualization
Branding/Brand Strategy
CRM
Social Media
SEO
Financial analysis
Marketing
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least 12 years of progressive marketing leadership experience, including senior leadership within e-commerce, specialty retail, luxury, or consumer brands, is required.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing customer-centric brand and performance marketing strategies that drive measurable growth and profitability is required.
  • Deep expertise in digital marketing, including search engine optimization, search engine marketing, paid media, affiliate marketing, customer relationship management, and lifecycle marketing, is required.
  • A strong understanding of e-commerce business models, customer acquisition economics, and omnichannel customer journeys is required.
  • The ability to leverage data and analytics to inform strategic decision-making and optimize marketing performance is required.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial marketing budgets with return-on-investment rigor are required.
  • Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams, are required.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level, are required.
Responsibilities
  • Define and evolve long-term brand positioning, messaging architecture, and value propositions for Blue Nile.
  • Build a comprehensive annual marketing roadmap aligned to commercial priorities and customer growth strategies.
  • Elevate brand awareness and differentiation through storytelling, innovative campaigns, and distinctive customer experiences.
  • Ensure cohesive brand identity and customer experience across digital touchpoints.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and growth priorities.
  • Lead e-commerce marketing initiatives and optimize the online customer journey to improve engagement, conversion, and revenue performance.
  • Use customer insights, analytics, market research, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and marketing effectiveness.
  • Identify new growth opportunities, partnerships, and customer engagement strategies to expand market presence.
  • Oversee performance marketing channels including paid search, search engine optimization, affiliate marketing, display, social media, and emerging digital platforms.
  • Manage and optimize the marketing budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and return on investment.
  • Balance brand-building investment with demand-driving performance marketing.
  • Establish measurement frameworks and dashboards linking marketing activity to traffic, conversion, and revenue outcomes.
  • Drive customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value through integrated digital, customer relationship management, loyalty, and brand programs.
  • Ensure customer relationship management strategy supports lifecycle marketing, retention, and reactivation.
  • Identify opportunities to deepen engagement through partnerships, public relations, influencers, and experiential activations.
  • Serve as strategic marketing advisor to the Blue Nile Brand President and executive leadership.
  • Partner with Merchandising, Product, Technology, Finance, Customer Care, and Operations to deliver cohesive customer experiences and achieve business objectives.
  • Influence enterprise-level decisions affecting brand and customer experience.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing organization.
  • Assess organizational capability and define development and succession plans.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Strengthen agency partnerships and external relationships to elevate brand execution.
Desired Qualifications
  • An MBA is preferred.
  • Experience in luxury, bridal, jewelry, or premium consumer brands is preferred.

Blue Nile is an online retailer that sells diamonds and fine jewelry. It operates mainly through its website, letting customers browse, compare, and buy engagement rings, wedding bands, and other jewelry without visiting a physical store. The product experience is built around selecting a diamond and jewelry pieces online, with information on diamond grades and prices to help customers make informed choices, and then the items are shipped to the customer. The company differentiates itself by offering a large online selection and lower prices achieved through a direct-to-consumer model, avoiding many costs of traditional jewelers. In 2022, it was acquired by Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer, which shapes its competitive landscape. The goal is to provide access to a wide range of diamonds and jewelry online with clear value and transparency, making high-quality pieces more affordable and easy to buy for consumers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$337M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • The Eclipse Collection adds 168 new pieces across multiple jewelry categories.
  • Black diamond, gold, and rhodium styles expand Blue Nile beyond engagement rings.
  • Men's and women's styles widen the audience and reduce bridal dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Fashion-driven collections can miss demand and leave Blue Nile with inventory markdowns.
  • Trend-heavy merchandising can dilute Blue Nile's core certified-bridal positioning.
  • Signet's broader omnichannel brands can outcompete Blue Nile on trust and fulfillment.

What makes Blue Nile unique

  • Original online jeweler, founded in 1999, with a disruptive direct-to-consumer model.
  • Acquired by Signet Jewelers in 2022, combining e-commerce scale with retail infrastructure.
  • Launches themed collections like Eclipse to broaden beyond bridal and drive repeat visits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
Us Weekly
Sep 30th, 2024
Elevate Your Jewelry Collection with Exquisite Diamond Pieces from Blue Nile

On September 30, Blue Nile launched The Eclipse Collection, which features 168 stunning brand-new jewelry pieces.

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Jun 13th, 2024
Signet Jewelers Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Delivered First Quarter Expectations. Engagement Recovery Momentum Continues. Reaffirms April Increase to Full Year Outlook

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May 16th, 2024
Signet Jewelers Announces Timing Of Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Earnings Release And Conference Call

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) intends to announce its first quarter results at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 13, 2024.On that date there will be a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET and a simultaneous audio webcast available at www.signetjewelers.com.The call details are:Toll Free – North America (+1) 800 549 8228Local – Toronto (+1) 289 819 1520Conference ID 59089Registration for the listen-only webcast is available at the following link:https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/422676577About Signet:Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry. As a Purpose-driven and sustainability-focused company, Signet is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Signet operates eCommerce sites and approximately 2,700 stores under the name brands KAY Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, James Allen, Rocksbox, Peoples Jewellers, H.Samuel, and Ernest Jones. Our sales derive from the retailing of jewelry, watches, and associated services

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Apr 24th, 2024
Jared Jewelers And Detroit Lions' Star Quarterback Jared Goff Team Up To Celebrate Detroit

The name-sharing duo huddled to honor the Motor City by giving back and honoring some "most valuable" fans with Breitling timepieces AKRON, Ohio, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jared®, the high-end accessible luxury retailer of Signet Jewelers, and Jared Goff have teamed up to honor Detroit – after all, "They went to Jared" this season. While the city warmed up for an exciting week, Goff and Jared kicked off early with commitment to community – and by surprising three special superfans with the same Breitling watches Goff presented his offensive line at season end. Pictured (L to R) Detroit Lions Quarterback Jared Goff, Co-Founders of Give Merit David Merritt and Kuhu Saha, and President of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry Claudia Cividino. Jared and Jared Goff together recognized Give Merit – a Detroit-based nonprofit whose FATE program aims to help Detroit youth graduate and receive college scholarships. Jared Jewelers presented Give Merit with a $50,000 donation to increase the potential of Detroit's next generation.  As the Lions' quarterback, Goff knows a devoted fanbase keeps the team's fighting spirit alive and Detroit vibrant. To celebrate the fans' key role in championing the city and its football team, Goff and Jared Jewelers hand selected three Lions supporters to give Breitling timepieces, available at select Jared store locations

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Apr 3rd, 2024
Signet Jewelers Repurchases 50% Of Convertible Preferred Shares Ahead Of Maturity

Net Share Settlement Amendment Further Reduces Diluted Share Count Increases FY2025 Non-GAAP EPS Guidance by 9% to 10%. HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) ("Signet", "the Company"), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, and Leonard Green Partners, L.P. ("LGP"), a leading private equity investment firm, today announced the amendment of the terms of the Series A Convertible Preference Shares ("Preferred Shares") to net share settlement and the repurchase of half of the Preferred Shares. "LGP has been a strong supporter of Signet through our transformation journey from the time of our agreement in 2016 and throughout the execution of  our Path to Brilliance strategy. Since launching this strategy, Signet has grown revenue double digits while optimizing our fleet, increased gross margins by more than 400 basis points, drove a nearly 60% increase to our non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, and returned more than $1.5 billion to shareholders while investing for future competitive advantage. Signet's Board appreciates the many years of partnership from LGP," said Virginia C