March 12, 2010

GSI Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIC) is the worldwide leader in e-commerce and multi-channel services for great consumer brands. GSI works with hundreds of retailers and brands - including companies like Toys 'R Us, Bath and Body Works, and Radio Shack. Our performance-based business model has been shaped by mutually beneficial long term relationships, and positions us to work in close partnership with many dynamic and compelling brands.

This is a unique opportunity for an ecommerce entrepreneur who has the skill-set to develop and dramatically expand a specific slice of business. GSI has a proven track record in sports and licensed products and now will be taking that successful formula into the collegiate business. The individual we're looking for needs to have a special mix of ecommerce acumen and immersion in the collegiate retail environment.

This position's responsibilities include:

Develop and Grow Collegiate Ecommerce Business at GSI

This individual will be directly responsible for the strategy and implementation and growth of GSI's collegiate business with existing partners and newly acquired partners.

The position includes:

Developing a comprehensive blueprint for growing the collegiate business online with existing GSI partners

Acquiring new ecommerce partners at the university and conference levels

Marketing through traditional and non-traditional internet and offline mediums such as affiliate networks, search, CSE, portal, electronic media, mobile and catalog print

Developing and managing the promotional marketing calendar for the collegiate business

Email marketing strategies to a large and dedicated opt-in database

Directing and coordinating with the buyers of the merchandise

Use analytic tools to continually improve the business

Project planning and execution

P&L Ownership

budget and deliver against sales while managing all fixed & variable expenses directly associated with the business.

Relationship management

create strong relationships with people and companies to support your initiatives, including partner management and the development of additional relationships inside the FIFA community.

Minimum Requirements:

College Degree: BS

Ecommerce, marketing or management

10 years business experience with continued career advancement in ecommerce or traditional retail; in either the NCAA licensing, sports licensing or the sports retail industry (candidates outside of those industries will be considered if there are other compelling characteristics)

At least 3-5 years experience in ecommerce, including an understanding of catalog management tools, analytics reporting, online marketing

Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of the internet and emerging medias

Exceptional written and verbal business communication skills

Strong relationship management skills with supporting references

Entrepreneurial Spirit - The ability to take ownership of a business unit, envision the areas for potential growth and make those opportunities a reality with the support of the organization and the immediate supervisor.

Desirable Requirements:

Unstoppable work ethic

Experience in the sports licensing industry or strong affinity and knowledge of NCAA

MBA

Experience project management or working in tandem with a project manager

Please submit your resume to uhlands@gsicommerce.com.
Deadline : 5/1/2010
Start : 5/1/2010
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