Stephen Simonis Jr. | eTail Boston

Stephen Simonis Jr.

Chief Revenue Officer Beard Club

Stephen Simonis Jr.'s work experience includes positions at various companies. Stephen is currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer at Beard Club since June 2023. Prior to that, they were on the Board and served as the President at Balanced Nutritionals from February 2022 to June 2023. Stephen also worked as an Advisor at GEM from July 2021 to April 2023 and as an Advisor at Blind Barber from September 2022 to December 2022. At Pet Honesty, they held the roles of Advisor from February 2022 to August 2022 and Vice President, Marketing & DTC from May 2020 to February 2022. Stephen has also worked as an Advisor at FragranceX.com from January 2022 to March 2022, at ZARBA from November 2020 to November 2021, and as the Chief Marketing Officer at Hopsy from May 2019 to May 2020. Stephen was also the Head of Customer Acquisition and Growth Marketing at Hopsy from August 2018 to May 2019. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Customer Acquisition at DICK'S Sporting Goods from October 2017 to August 2018, and as a Senior Growth Marketing Manager at GameChanger Media, Inc. from October 2016 to October 2017. Stephen Simonis Jr. completed their education in a chronological order. Stephen first attended Wantagh High School, although the specific start and end years are not provided. Following high school, they attended Hofstra University from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and International Business. In 2017, Stephen enrolled in New York University and earned a Professional Certificate in Marketing Campaign Management. Additionally, in July 2012, they obtained the Series 34: Retail Off-Exchange Forex certification from the National Futures Association.

Main Day Two: Wednesday, August 13

12:40 PM Keynote Panel: Setting Up for Success: What Does Today's eCommerce Org Chart Look Like?

As ecommerce continues to grow and evolve, building the right organizational structure is critical for driving efficiency, innovation, and scalability. From leadership roles like the Director of Ecommerce to specialized teams in marketing, IT, inventory management, and customer service, today’s ecommerce org chart must be tailored to meet the demands of a fast-paced digital marketplace. This keynote panel will explore what a modern ecommerce organization looks like in 2025, highlighting key roles, team structures, and strategies for aligning resources to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. Panelists will discuss: 

  • Establishing a flexible organizational structure that balances flat and hierarchical approaches, allowing for agile decision-making and clear role responsibilities
  • Creating key departments including management, development, marketing, operations, customer support, and inventory management to ensure comprehensive business coverage
  • Prioritizing cross-functional collaboration, with teams like marketing, sales, and operations working closely to optimize the customer journey and business performance
  • Designing a scalable team structure that can adapt to business growth, starting with core roles and expanding departments as the e-commerce operation develops

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Stephen.

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