A technology company has announced almost 250 jobs in Dublin today.
eShopWorld - which provides e-commerce solutions- is to grow its workforce to 400 people by 2019.
Education Minister Richard Bruton and CEO Tommy Kelly announce 250 jobs @eShopWorld in Swords, Dublin. @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/mYZtDIsDx4
— Nicole Gernon (@nicole_gernon) March 20, 2017
Since it was established in 2010 by CEO Tommy Kelly, the team has grown from 6 to 150 with offices in six countries across America, Europe and Asia.
The company creates online shopping platforms for clothing companies which allows these companies to offer a local shopping experience for their customers in each country at the point of sale, customer service, shipping and returns sections of the website.
Over €25million is to be invested in the company over the next three years, with around 80 jobs being added each year.
Education Minister Richard Bruton and CEO Tommy Kelly announce 250 jobs @eShopWorld in Swords, Dublin. @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/mYZtDIsDx4
— Nicole Gernon (@nicole_gernon) March 20, 2017
The high end roles are primarily in research and development and recruitment is currently underway.
eShopWorld made the announcement at its Global Headquarters in Swords this morning, which was officially opened by Education Minister Richard Bruton.
Nicole Gernon reports:
Meanwhile, Kings Laundry, a supplier of linen and laundry services to the hospitality sector, has announced 100 new jobs at its Cork facility.
This brings the total workforce at Kings Laundry to over 550.
