Dan Spellman

Current

• Director Internet Sales (Quill.com) at Staples

Education

• University of Missouri - Kansas City
• University of Kansas

Recommended

4 people have recommended Dan

Connections

310 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• My Website

Dan Spellman’s Summary

Senior marketing and merchandising executive with the proven ability to project market needs, develop new products and improve profits. Experience executing complex customer driven solutions in companies ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-up to Fortune 50 corporation. Proven track record of increasing earnings in the E-commerce, catalog and retail environments by directing strategic development and driving innovative solutions. Strong financial acumen derived from the combination of practical business experience and a Master’s Degree in Accounting. Results oriented leader with a history of building dynamic, performance focused teams in the areas of merchandising, marketing and operations.

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Dan Spellman’s Experience

• Director Internet Sales (Quill.com)

  Staples

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SPLS; Retail industry)

  February 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)

  Responsible for Internal Search, Site Usability, Product Content and Category Penetration. Lead multiple cross functional teams with focuses ranging from: developing rich media content for social media marketing, improving online user experience through website development; optimizing website through SEO and landing page coordination; leveraging web metrics to drive email sales; expanding web site functionality by developing value-add partnerships; reducing Returns and Allowance costs; and expanding product offerings through drop ship relationships.

Additional Information

Dan Spellman’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• My Website

Dan Spellman’s Groups:

Account Director for Taproot Foundation providing pro bono . marketing and web consulting for nonprofit organizations. "Nonprofits have the greatest potential for addressing our society’s most challenging social and environmental problems, but often lack the operational resources to be effective. The Taproot Foundation exists to close this gap and ensure all nonprofits have the infrastructure they need to thrive."

•    eOffice
•    Linked n Chicago
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    Etail Careers.com
•    e-Commerce Solutions
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Green
•    xTrain.com
•    Staples associates & alumni network
•    New Media Innovators
•    Sears Holdings (past, present, and future)
•    Business Marketing Association of Chicago
•    Sears Holdings -- Former Associates & Managers >600 and Growing
•    Shop.org Members
•    LinkedCSEO
•    Chicago SEO Meetup
•    e-Marketing Communication
•    Linking Sales Leaders
•    CMO's Forum
•    WholesaleU.com - a leading Directory of Wholesalers for Retail Buyers
•    Multichannel Merchant
•    Linked Local West Suburban CHICAGO
•    Social Media Marketing Video: Content & Strategy
•    Drop Ship Network

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