Director of Brand Management

At Recom, we push boundaries, redefine expectations, and deliver exceptional results for our brand partners. As the premier Amazon accelerator, we empower global brands to take control, accelerate sales, and maximize profitability on the world’s largest marketplace. Our expert teams—spanning design, copywriting, data analytics, marketing, brand protection, software development, and logistics—work together to drive growth.

With over $600 million in annual revenue and 400+ team members, Recom has been featured on the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest growing companies list for three consecutive years (ranked as high as #64). Proudly backed by Topspin Consumer Partners, a leading New York-based private equity firm, Recom offers innovation and endless opportunities for growth.

Reports to: GM/Head of Europe

Dotted line: Head of Brand Management (US) for global playbook alignment

About the Role

Build and lead our European Brand Management function for a 3P Amazon seller that buys inventory. You will own partner brand performance across catalogue, pricing, content, retail operations and retail‑aware advertising. Establish the operating rhythm, hire and coach a high‑performing team, and standardize EU playbooks with the US Brand Management organization to deliver profitable, scalable growth. This role is for someone who excels at digesting and sharing sales data, thrives on building long‑lasting relationships within companies and wants to make an impact to the bottom line every day.

Responsibilities

• Act as the executive point of contact for a portfolio of partner brands; build senior relationships and manage SLAs.
• Lead day‑to‑day brand management across catalogue, pricing, content and advertising by coordinating Catalog(ue) Management, Operations/Brand Protection, Creative and Ad Ops.
• Analyse performance weekly (sales pace, inventory, advertising efficiency, retail readiness); forecast and translate insights into clear actions for partners and internal leadership.
• Onboard new partners and manage early execution: catalogue intake, first POs, FBA flow and forward inventory planning.
• Drive governance across the region: pricing integrity, channel hygiene and escalation of grey‑market/unauthorised seller issues.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Logistics/S&OP, Creative, Compliance and Finance to protect margin and working capital.
• Own process and tooling: document SOPs, champion continuous improvement, and share best practice with US counterparts.
• Recruit, coach and performance‑manage Brand Managers/Senior Brand Managers; develop clear competencies and career paths.

Qualifications

• 7+ years Amazon brand/retail management (3P/1P) with 3+ years leading people (including managers)
• Strong EU know‑how: VAT, variations, compliance; cross‑border trading experience.
• Excellent communicator; able to influence internally and with brand executives; crisp written English. Other EU languages a plus.
• Eligibility to work in the UK or EU; ability to travel 20–30% in Europe and periodically to the US.
• Experience managing multiple external client or vendor relationships while driving strategy.

Preferred Skills

• Beauty/Health & Wellness/CPG experience, especially with subscription or high repeat dynamics.
• Seller Central mastery; comfortable with flat files, cases and catalogue troubleshooting.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Domo.
• Understanding of other marketplace channels in Europe.
• Able to multitask, operating efficiently in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment while also working towards clarity and solutions.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Retail and Internet Marketplace Platforms