Marketplace Advertising Specialist (Amazon Ads)

Vertical Advantage Ltd; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Development programs

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Social events

Job summary

Vertical Advantage Ltd in Barcelona seeks a Marketplace Advertising Specialist to propel Amazon Ads and DSP campaigns for leading consumer brands. You will partner with senior leaders to analyze data, identify growth opportunities, and shape top-level advertising strategies.

This hybrid role (3 days in office) targets candidates with 1–2 years in paid search or marketplace advertising, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a passion for eCommerce and retail media growth.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience managing paid search or marketplace advertising campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Sponsored Ads / Amazon PPC.
• A strong interest in eCommerce, marketplaces, and retail media.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex campaign performance data.
• Excellent written communication and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Building and optimizing Amazon Sponsored Ads (PPC) campaigns
• Supporting the management and optimization of Amazon DSP campaigns
• Monitoring campaign performance and identifying daily optimization opportunities
• Analyzing account data and marketplace trends to uncover commercial growth opportunities
• Preparing and delivering regular, actionable performance reports
• Supporting communication with internal stakeholders and clients where required
• Using internal and third-party tools to conduct campaign research and analysis
• Collaborating with colleagues to support campaign execution and account development

Skills

Paid search

Marketplace advertising

Amazon PPC

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary

€35,000-- €45,000 Benefits

Location

Barcelona, Hybrid (3 days in office)

VA Reference

9378

Marketplace Advertising Specialist (Amazon Ads)

Are you an ambitious paid media professional looking to level up your marketplace expertise and work with global, tier-1 consumer brands?

We are partnering with a high-growth digital retail agency that helps established consumer brands accelerate their growth across major online marketplaces. To support their rapidly expanding performance marketing team, they are looking to hire a Marketplace Advertising Specialist.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic launchpad for someone with early experience in Amazon Advertising or paid search who wants to rapidly accelerate their career in the retail media space.

A major selling point of this role is the opportunity to get hands‑on experience with Amazon DSP alongside standard Sponsored Ads (PPC). You will not be siloed; instead, you will work closely with senior marketplace leaders to analyze campaign data, uncover growth opportunities, and contribute to top-level advertising strategies.

If you are looking to develop highly sought-after programmatic display skills while working in a collaborative, fast-paced tech environment, this is the perfect next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and optimizing Amazon Sponsored Ads (PPC) campaigns
• Supporting the management and optimization of Amazon DSP campaigns
• Monitoring campaign performance and identifying daily optimization opportunities
• Analyzing account data and marketplace trends to uncover commercial growth opportunities
• Preparing and delivering regular, actionable performance reports
• Supporting communication with internal stakeholders and clients where required
• Using internal and third-party tools to conduct campaign research and analysis
• Collaborating with colleagues to support campaign execution and account development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 1 to 2 years of experience managing paid search or marketplace advertising campaigns
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Sponsored Ads / Amazon PPC
• A strong interest in eCommerce, marketplaces, and retail media
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex campaign performance dataExcellent written communication and strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Desirable

• Agency account management experience
• Fluency in an additional European language (German, Spanish, French, or Italian)
• Prior exposure to programmatic display

Why Join & What’s On Offer

• Competitive annual leave and flexible working arrangements prioritizing a work‑life balance
• Access to dedicated learning and development programs to rapidly enhance your skill set
• Full access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A fun, inclusive environment with company-sponsored quarterly social events to celebrate team success