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Newly profitable ChannelAdvisor plans big increase in sales staff

With revenue running about 10% ahead of last year, ChannelAdvisor plans to add about 25 employees to its sales staff of 44, says CEO Scot Wingo. He says online retailers are investing in their business “and it seems to us we should do the same.”

Posted 08/03/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Living Direct creates a new job: VP of marketing and business development

Kitchen and bath retailer Living Direct has named Drew Leakey to the new position. Leakey is charged with driving rapid growth in sales and expansion into new industries. Leakey previously worked at another Top 500 e-retailer, Callaway Golf Interactive.

Posted 07/20/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Bazaarvoice hires an executive to lead international sales and operations

Customer reviews technology vendor Bazaarvoice has hired Andy Leaver as international vice president to oversee the company’s expansion efforts in Europe and Asia.

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Tough times continue for hard hit IT professionals

Salaries are down 2% to 15% since January 2007 for IT managers and executives, reports recruiting company Janco Associates. Many companies have laid off staff and outsourced IT work, reduced bonuses and eliminated IT contractors.

Posted 07/13/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Marketing analytics company Alliant hires a new head of sales

Marketing analytics and database provider Alliant Cooperative Data Solutions LLC has hired Donna Hamilton as vice president of sales and business development. She most recently was senior vice president with Millard Group.

Posted 07/13/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Social networks still have a ways to go in marketing products and brands

Although the majority of office workers who use the Internet are members of social networks, the vast majority are not friends or fans of brands or companies, according to a recent survey by marketing firm WorkPlace Media.

Posted 07/07/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Multichannel jeweler Zale drops chief e-commerce officer

On June 25, Zale entered into a separation and release agreement with Steve Larkin, the now former executive vice president and chief marketing and e-commerce officer. Larkin receives a generous severance package that spans 18 months.

Posted 07/06/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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NVC Logistics hires a new sales exec

Logistics services company NVC Logistics Group has hired Peter Riddell as vice president of sales. He will be responsible for corporate-wide business development and sales operations.

Posted 07/06/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment