Amazon Advertising Manager

Vertical Advantage Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in London

Learning & development

Employee wellbeing support

Social events

Job summary

Vertical Advantage Ltd. in London is seeking an experienced Amazon Advertising Manager to lead high-profile campaigns across Amazon Sponsored Ads, DSP and Retail Media. The role offers a clear path to leadership, mentoring junior staff and shaping strategy.

You will own the performance marketing program, collaborate with internal teams, and report insights to clients and stakeholders. Hybrid work with strong progression and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience managing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with proven experience managing enterprise-level stakeholders.
• Solid Excel skills and strong overall technical literacy.

Responsibilities

• Owning and delivering top-level advertising strategy across Amazon and broader retail media channels.
• Analyzing campaign performance and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Planning, executing, and optimizing advanced campaigns across Sponsored Ads and DSP.
• Monitoring accounts daily to ensure aggressive performance targets are met and exceeded.
• Developing and presenting insightful, data-rich reports to key client stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal teams to drive account growth and innovation.
• Mentoring and eventually managing junior team members.
• Contributing to internal training initiatives and wider business growth projects.

Skills

Amazon Advertising

Campaign Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Excel

Tools

Amazon DSP

Criteo

Skai/Kenshoo

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced paid media professional ready to step into a leadership role and manage high-profile campaigns for global household names?

We’re partnering with a high-growth, tech-enabled eCommerce business that’s been transforming online retail. Backed by significant investment and powered by their own proprietary AI-driven technology, they are entering an exciting phase of expansion-making this a fantastic time to join the team.

The Opportunity

Due to exceptional growth, our client is looking for an Amazon Advertising Manager to join their expanding performance marketing team.

This is a hands-on, strategic role where you’ll take ownership of high-profile, tier-1 client accounts across Amazon Sponsored Ads, Amazon DSP, and broader Retail Media platforms (such as Criteo).

A major selling point of this role is the clear pathway to leadership. You will not just be managing campaigns; you will have direct scope to step into a management position, training and developing junior team members as the advertising function continues to scale. If you are looking to elevate your strategic expertise and build a team, this is the perfect platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning and delivering top-level advertising strategy across Amazon and broader retail media channels
• Analyzing campaign performance and market trends to identify commercial growth opportunities
• Planning, executing, and optimizing advanced campaigns across Sponsored Ads and DSP
• Monitoring accounts daily to ensure aggressive performance targets are met and exceeded
• Developing and presenting insightful, data-rich reports to key client stakeholders
• Collaborating with internal teams to drive overall account growth and innovation
• Supporting, mentoring, and eventually managing junior team members
• Contributing to internal training initiatives and wider business growth projects

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of hands-on experience managing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns
• A strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator with proven experience managing enterprise-level stakeholders
• Solid Excel skills and strong overall technical literacy
• The ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make smart commercial decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable readiness or desire to step into a people-management role
• Agency-side experience managing multiple complex client accounts
• Proven experience with Amazon DSP and/or Retail Media (e.g., Criteo)
• Familiarity with third-party bid management tools (e.g., Skai/Kenshoo or similar)
• Exposure to wider marketplaces (e.g., eBay, Zalando)
• Additional European language skills (German, French, Spanish, or Italian)

Why Join & What’s On Offer

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per year, depending on experience
• Location: London (Hybrid working model: 3dpw in office)
• Career Progression: Defined scope to step into a leadership position as the team expands
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive annual leave and flexible working arrangements
• Culture: A fun, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with quarterly company-sponsored social events
• Wellbeing: Full access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and dedicated learning & development initiatives