Lead Marketplace Manager

AM.PM Europe GmbH; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce firm in the UAE is seeking a skilled Lead Marketplace Manager to drive sales and P&L while enhancing brand visibility on Amazon. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in marketplace management and a strong analytical background, focusing on strategic decision-making and operational excellence. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Exciting projects and growth opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marketplace management experience with documented success.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data analysis experience.
• Expertise in inventory management and logistics optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketplace growth strategies across channels.
• Oversee performance marketing efforts and manage conversion optimizations.
• Build cross-functional relationships and mentor team members.

Skills

Market strategy development

Analytical skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Amazon platform expertise

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Marketplace Manager who will take full responsibility for sales and P&L, maintaining and growing the AM PM brand to the top of its categories on Amazon.

We need a high-caliber professional — empowered to make strategic decisions, with strong product and analytical expertise, and the ability to drive exponential growth.

Tasks

Strategy

• Develop and execute a 12–24 month growth strategy focusing on market share, margin, and ACOS (ROI).
• Identify non-obvious growth opportunities within marketplaces.
• Set and decompose goals by marketplace/category/SKU. Conduct weekly business reviews.
• Manage product economics (pricing, discounts, promotions, logistics, returns, VAT/platform commissions).

Category Management & Assortment

• Define the assortment strategy: SKU matrix by segment, price tiers, and competitor top-sellers.
• Manage positioning and pricing corridors vs competitors, ensuring price parity and basket index control.

Operational Excellence & Logistics

• Manage FBA, FBM models on Amazon, as well as 3PL and warehouse partnerships
• Select and test optimal fulfillment strategies to maximize conversion and product availability.
• Oversee inventory management: demand planning, stock allocation, and SLA compliance for replenishment.
• Reduce operational costs through tariff optimization, packaging quality improvement, and return rate reduction.

Marketing & Performance

• Oversee the full performance marketing stack: internal ads (CPC/CPA/auto/smart campaigns), Helium 10, external traffic (Google Ads, Meta, affiliates), and retargeting.
• Manage platform promotions, deal events, coupons, and discounts — proactively and with P&L impact in mind.

Content, SEO & Conversion

• Drive product listings to top search positions through effective keyword optimization, attributes, A+ content, and infographics.
• Optimize the conversion funnel: impressions → clicks → carts → orders → repeat purchases.
• Systematically manage ratings and reviews: structured responses, triggers, and reputation growth.

Analytics & Automation

• Build dashboards and alerts for sales, margin, market share, stock, returns, and penalties.
• Develop forecasting and hypothesis-testing models: seasonality, price/discount elasticity, media mix.
• Implement tools, scripts, and BI solutions to reduce manual work and accelerate decision-making.

Partnerships & Leadership

• Build strong relationships with account managers on Amazon; participate in pilots and beta programs.
• Provide cross-functional leadership — collaborating with production, logistics, finance, design, and legal teams.
• Mentor team members, establish standards, processes, and foster a culture of growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of marketplace management with proven GMV and margin growth in large categories. Experience in Non-Food/DIY/sanitaryware is a plus.
• Deep understanding of Amazon platform: SEO, advertising tools, logistics, and ranking algorithms.
• Expertise in FBA, FBM, and external 3PL logistics; experience in inventory management and return optimization.
• Strong analytical skills: advanced Excel/Google Sheets (formulas, pivots, Power Query); BI experience is a plus.
• Data-driven decision-making, precision, and accountability for measurable results.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with marketplace representatives.

Benefits

• Work mode: hybrid
• Full-time position
• Friendly and supportive team
• Exciting projects and real growth opportunities
• Collaborative company culture with a strong team spirit

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