Marketplaces Channels Manager - GO Outdoors

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking a Marketplaces Channels Manager to oversee external marketplace channels, including Amazon and eBay. This role involves managing operations, driving sales through optimization, and leading a team. Candidates should have experience in marketplace management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with marketplace management, including order flow and advertising strategies.
• Proficiency with Helium 10 and listing products via flat files/offer files.
• Strong Excel skills; basic knowledge of APIs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the external marketplace proposition, including order flow, Prime metrics, revenue, and paid advertising strategies.
• Lead and develop a team comprising an Executive and a Junior Developer.
• Implement and manage paid advertising campaigns, particularly on Amazon.

Skills

Marketplace management

Advertising strategies

Excel

Communication

Tools

Helium 10

Job description

JD Sports - Marketplaces Channels Manager

Location: Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 16 May 2025

At GO Outdoors, our purpose is clear: to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors. We believe in the positive benefits of outdoor activities and provide the best equipment at guaranteed prices. Our values—'One Team,' 'Responsibility,' 'Passion,' and 'Integrity'—guide us daily to fulfill our mission to be 'the nation's favourite outdoor retailer'. If you share our passion and want to make a difference, join our team and be part of something unbeatable!

Role Overview

The Marketplaces Channels Manager will oversee JD Outdoor's external marketplace channels, including Amazon, B&Q, Secret Sales, eBay, and others. This role involves managing the marketplace catalogues, ensuring smooth operations, and driving sales through channel optimization. The position offers the opportunity to influence revenue at an enterprise level and manage a team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the external marketplace proposition, including order flow, Prime metrics, revenue, and paid advertising strategies.
2. Lead and develop a team comprising an Executive and a Junior Developer, overseeing platform connections and product uploads.
3. Implement and manage paid advertising campaigns, particularly on Amazon using the Amazon Ad Console.
4. Collaborate with platform partners to drive revenue and growth across the catalogue.
5. Explore and present new marketplace opportunities, managing their integration into our operations.
6. Organize and oversee operations for major sales events like Prime Day.
7. Prepare performance reports and analyses for the wider business.
8. Develop strategies for product launches and promotional trading events.
9. Maintain seller health metrics to ensure compliance with marketplace SLAs.

Requirements

• Experience with marketplace management, including order flow and advertising strategies.
• Proficiency with Helium 10 and listing products via flat files/offer files.
• Strong Excel skills; basic knowledge of APIs is advantageous.
• Ability to operate at scale with extensive SKUs and brands.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview with the talent team, followed by a meeting with the hiring manager. Thank you for your interest.