eCOMMERCE MANAGER

LeSportsac, a leading manufacturer of functional and chic handbags, has become an American icon sold in countries around the world. The Classic and Designer Collections (designed by trendsetters Stella McCartney, Jonathan Adler, Diane von Furstenberg, tokidoki and Gwen Stefani) have established LeSportsac as the leading American brand of casual nylon bags in the U.S., Mexico, Asia and Europe. The Collection's trademarks are sporty American styling, a wide color and print assortment and lightweight functionality with high performance fabrics and hardware.

We have an exciting career opportunity for an eCommerce Manager to join on our LeSportsac team in NYC.  The e-Commerce Manager owns the online brand experience and partners with cross-functional teams to execute brand strategy and achieve financial goals. The e-Commerce Manager is responsible for site operations, long and short term strategy, planning and implementation.

Some KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS include the following: 

• Develop website merchandise strategies to achieve sales and gross margin goals with Global Merchants and conjunction with Sr. Director of DTC and DTC planning manager.
• Manage and monitor annual and monthly marketing budget for the department conjunction with Sr. Director of DTC.
• Manage and work with Amazon Market Place account.
• Daily site maintenance -- work with all pertinent parties to establish site stability, site changes, problem trouble shooting, escalation and resolution.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly ecommerce reporting.
• Own the email marketing strategy, coordinate eDM creative development, coding and deployment.
• Work with e-marketing team to optimize sales and profitability of affiliate, search and other partner channels
• Partner with Brand Marketing and Social Media team to identify, develop and execute initiatives to drive brand awareness, acquisition and positive customer sentiment.
• Drive strategic change by identifying potential business opportunities relating to e-Commerce.
• Partner with IT to ensure optimal site performance, develop new initiatives and drive online excellence.
• Be an advocate for the market, demonstrating a local understanding by localizing and interpreting our brand strategies for optimal performance.
• Foster collaborative relationships with other team members, any other partners in the US and Japan for future e-Commerce strategy.
• Other projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years experience working in e-Commerce, in a complex, matrix structured organization
• Previous experience working for an accessory retail brand would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing EDM programs.
• Extensive web analytics skills, with demonstrated proficiency in Google Analytics
• Strong business acumen and financial proficiency, analytical and business planning skills
• Proven ability to interface with business as well as technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with global teams harmoniously in a fast-paced business environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of website technology and development
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical execution level.
• Excellent communication skills -- verbal and written.
• Work experience with Shopify and Amazon Market Place would be highly desirable

ITOCHU Prominent USA offers a competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits. Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements plus a resume.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. ITOCHU Prominent USA is an equal opportunity employer.