Gilt Officially Opens International Customer Support and Shared Services Centre in Limerick

This is a very significant milestone in our company’s short history.  Since our establishment in 2007, Gilt has experienced phenomenal growth built on a dedication to innovation, a daily selection of curated products & services, and customer service unrivalled by any other online shopping destination.  Limerick and Ireland will play a very important role in ensuring that we maintain this leadership position.

Kevin Ryan, CEO, Gilt

Limerick Ireland, Friday 7 October 2011 – Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of Gilt, the innovative online shopping destination, today officially opened the company’s International Customer Support and Shared Services Centre in Limerick.  

Gilt, www.gilt.com, offers its members special access to the most inspiring merchandise, culinary offerings, and experiences every day, many at insider prices. Gilt continually searches the world for the most coveted brands and products, including fashion for women, men, and children; home décor; artisanal ingredients; hotels and travel experiences on every continent; and unique activities in a growing list of cities and destinations.

Located in Hamilton House, in the National Technology Park, Gilt currently employs 30 people in Limerick and expects to double its workforce in the city by the end of the year. The company is currently seeking multilingual customer service agents and finance staff in Limerick and details of the positions available are at www.gilt.com/company/careers

Speaking at the official opening today, Kevin Ryan, CEO, Gilt said; “This is a very significant milestone in our company’s short history.  Since our establishment in 2007, Gilt has experienced phenomenal growth built on a dedication to innovation, a daily selection of curated products & services, and customer service unrivalled by any other online shopping destination.  Limerick and Ireland will play a very important role in ensuring that we maintain this leadership position”.

Congratulating Gilt on its official opening, Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation said “A key part of our recovery will be continuing to encourage world-leading internet companies to locate major operations in Ireland, and in the past few weeks we have had some major successes in this. Today’s official opening of an international centre in Limerick by Gilt, a high growth company led by people with major internet successes behind them, is another major step in this process. I am determined to do everything possible to continue our success in this area to help get growth and jobs in the economy again”.

Fidelma Healy, Chief Operating Officer, Gilt Ireland said; “We have been very impressed with the dynamic and creative talent to be found within Limerick and its environs.  Limerick will be very important in helping to support our international customers as we begin shipping outside the U.S. later this year”.
 
Welcoming the announcement IDA Ireland, CEO Barry O’Leary said “the online retail industry continues to grow in Ireland and is a key target industry for IDA Ireland.  Gilt’s addition to this thriving industry positions Ireland well for further investment in this growth sector.”


Note to Editor
Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access to highly coveted products and experiences at insider prices. Each day, Gilt offers its members a curated selection of merchandise, including apparel, accessories and lifestyle items across the women’s, men’s and children’s categories. In addition, we provide the best in home decor and entertaining essentials, along with luxury travel packages and fantastic offers on local services and experiences. Most sales start at noon ET and last only 36 hours, making Gilt.com an exclusive shopping destination for luxury at up to 60% off.

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