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Etsy.com is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade. We are seeking a full time Director of International Business Development to identify and execute expansion opportunities outside the USA for Etsy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
You will work closely with the CEO and the executive team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and prioritize international markets for entry
- Devise and evaluate entry strategies market by market
- Prepare financial valuations and/or work with external resources to construct necessary financial models
- Develop acquisition integration plans and manage first stages of plan execution
- Negotiate license and partnership opportunities
- Advise company management on emerging trends, industry changes, competitive landscape and any viable opportunities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- MBA required
- 7+ years of related experience (4+ years post-MBA) in strategic consulting and/or corporate strategy.
- Must have international product launch experience, preferably in E-Commerce
- Ability to analyze international markets and develop a plan as to which markets to enter based on individual market scenarios
- Analytical skills coupled with financial understanding including the ability to assimilate large amounts of information, analyze data, summarize and develop appropriate strategic recommendations.
- Ability to create, interpret and implement market research, analyses, new product planning, product marketing and launch experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and external vendor relationships.
- Adept at translating strategic initiatives into actionable steps.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- 50% travel
Desired:
- A strong appreciation for artisanal products and a DIY ethic.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
We launched in 2005 and it’s been great fun since then. Our mission is to enable people all over the world to make a living making things. We have about 1,000,000 members right now, and every day over 15,000 items are sold on the site. If you are customer-focused, data-driven, and enjoy working in a startup environment, we want to hear from you!
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