Commerce Strategy Lead: Growth & Amazon Expertise

twentysix; Hilversum; Remote; EUR 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical/dental/vision

PTO & holidays

401k plan

Parental leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Sr Manager, Commerce Strategy to lead day-to-day commerce strategy for key client accounts, building growth plans and GTM initiatives. You will partner with activation, retail operations and data teams to align advertising with retail fundamentals, drive annual growth, and present strategic reviews to senior leaders.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in commerce/retail media, 3+ years with Amazon Vendor/Seller Central, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bias for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commerce, retail media, or related fields with proven results.
• 3+ years with Amazon Vendor Central and/or Seller Central.
• Experience with promotion planning, pricing, inventory management and retailer negotiations.
• Highly analytical with ability to turn data into targeted recommendations.
• Proven ability to present to senior leaders and manage client relationships.
• Self-starter who handles multiple projects with high standards.
• Comfortable in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and data-driven with AI tools.
• Willing to mentor team members and grow as a leader.
• BA or equivalent in marketing, advertising, or business.
• Occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day commerce strategy for accounts, build growth plans and GTM calendars.
• Collaborate with activation team to design ad strategy across Sponsored Products, Brands, Display and DSP.
• Connect advertising to retail fundamentals: pricing, promotions, inventory, health checks.
• Lead daily/weekly client interactions and prepare clear next steps.
• Create monthly/quarterly business reviews linking ads to commercial outcomes.
• Analyze data from Amazon Vendor/Seller Central and measurement platforms for growth opportunities.
• Forecast sales/inventory and flag revenue/delivery risks early.
• Support negotiations with Amazon and other partners; resolve escalations.
• Coordinate with account, advertising, content, Investment and Data & Measurement teams.
• Use AI-enabled tools for research, analysis, planning and reporting.
• Mentor junior teammates and onboard new clients/vendors.
• Implement process improvements for scalability in Commerce practice.
• Package learnings into case studies and POVs with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to culture and curiosity within the Media Strategy department.

Skills

Commerce strategy

Amazon advertising

Data analysis

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

BA or equivalent (marketing/advertising/business)

Tools

Amazon Vendor Central

Amazon Seller Central

Job description

Monks is seeking a Sr Manager, Commerce Strategy to lead day-to-day commerce strategy for key client accounts, building growth plans and GTM initiatives. You will partner with activation, retail operations and data teams to align advertising with retail fundamentals, drive annual growth, and present strategic reviews to senior leaders.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in commerce/retail media, 3+ years with Amazon Vendor/Seller Central, strong analytical and communication skills, and a bias for