eCommerce & Sports Licensing Specialist

Company Overview

At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next. 

Our Team 

Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey.  We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?  
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients.

This is a full time, hybrid role with our office in Greenville, SC. This position does require 3 days in office and 2 days that can be completed remotely from home. 

Who We Are Looking For:

The eCommerce & Sports Licensing Specialist’s primary role is to drive profitable growth across the sports Leagues while managing inventory levels and risk of obsolescence.  Secondarily this position will also be a supportive role to other ecommerce initiatives from product creation, including item setup and account maintenance, for various online sales outlets, such as 3rd party marketplaces, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and GerberChildrenswear.com. This role supports various teams within the eCommerce department by implementing and monitoring various merchandising, marketing, and customer experience strategies.

What You'll Do:

• Work with the Retail Analyst, Merchandising and Operations to create profitable sports apparel lines, manage inventory commitments and drive sales that meet overall margin goals for the department.
• Work with sports leagues and manage relationships, contracts and licenses.
• Manage product placement and experience across various online sales outlets throughout the product lifecycle, including item setup, monitoring, and retirement. 
• Oversee product content management, working closely with the Marketing and Merchandising teams for content generation, aggregation, and manipulation to best align with retailer needs. 
• Manage product data within Product Management software, including upkeep of digital catalogs, imagery, enhanced content, and insights reports. 
• Assist key stakeholders with other special projects. 

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related.
• 3-5 years’ experience in ecommerce related operations or managing a business.  
• Sales, Power Platform knowledge, P&L Statements.
• Proficient with data and Excel.
• Experience retrieving insights/reports from data portals (Business Intelligence, etc.) and ERP systems (order management, allocations, shipments).
• ERP’s (i.e. SAP).
• Knowledge of eCommerce Platforms (Shopify).  Not required, but a plus.
• Knowledge of PIM Systems (Salsify & Channel Advisor). Not required, but a plus.
• Proactive problem solving with great communication and collaborative skills.
• Experience prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Drive profitable sales growth while managing Inventory risk.
• Experience working with eCommerce products, content generation, or supporting an online retailer. 
• Experience influencing and driving decision-making through fact-based analysis and rationale.
   

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation. 
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
• Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!