Senior Amazon Retail Media Strategist

DEPT®; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 102,389 - 147,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working policy

Company pension scheme

Lease bike / JobRad

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a Senior Retail Media Consultant to lead multi-market client portfolios in Amazon and the broader retail media ecosystem. You will be a trusted strategic advisor, mentor juniors, and drive growth across the customer journey.

You will craft full-funnel strategies, own budgets over €1,000,000, run workshops, deliver advanced forecasts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in Amazon, E-Commerce, Online Marketing, or Retail Media, including 3+ years on Amazon Advertising.
• Expert level in Amazon Sponsored Ads; familiar with AMC, DSP, ARA, Vendor/Seller Central, and hybrid models.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides; comfortable using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multi-market client portfolios with budgets exceeding €1,000,000.
• Develop out-of-the-box, full-funnel strategies connecting Sponsored Ads, Amazon DSP, AMC, and other channels.
• Lead client calls, QBRs, and strategic workshops with forecasts and budget allocations.
• Build reporting structures from scratch and provide actionable insights.
• Identify upsell opportunities and manage contracts through to closure.

Skills

Amazon Advertising

Excel/Google Sheets

PowerPoint/Slides

AI tools usage

Mentoring & leadership

Job description

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Retail Media Consultant (div/f/m) who is passionate about Amazon and the broader retail media ecosystem. Joining our team of 100+ marketplace specialists across diverse disciplines, you will lead complex, multi-market client portfolios and drive growth across the entire customer journey. In this role, you will connect the dots between Retail, Sponsored Ads, Amazon DSP, AMC, and overarching digital marketing strategies. You will act as a trusted strategic advisor for clients, a mentor for junior colleagues, and a key driver of innovation within our team.

What You'll Do

Client Management & Strategy

• Manage Complex Portfolios: Oversee large-scope, multi-market client accounts and comfortably manage annual advertising budgets exceeding €1,000,000;
• Full-Funnel Strategy: Develop out-of-the-box, full-funnel strategies connecting Sponsored Ads, Amazon DSP, AMC, and other marketplaces/channels, as well as hybrid seller/vendor models;
• Workshops & Business Reviews: Lead client calls, QBRs, and strategic workshops, providing advanced forecasts, budget allocations, and overarching recommendations both inside and outside of Amazon DSP;
• Analytics & Reporting: Build reporting structures from scratch, customizing them to client preferences and using strategic performance analyses (market insights, share, audience, and inventory insights) to form actionable conclusions;
• Commercial Ownership: Involvement in pitches from preparation to presentation, identify upsell opportunities (SA, DSP, AMC, Retail, Strategic Consulting), and manage the process through to new contracts.
  
  
  

Team Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentorship & Development: Act as a go-to technical expert and mentor, leading by example in quality assurance, task briefings, and communication while supporting Juniors and Professionals with advanced forecasts, business reviews, and strategic guidance;
• Shape Team Knowledge: Actively drive digital advertising expertise by creating and delivering proactive trainings to the team.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• At least 4 years of experience in Amazon, E-Commerce, Online Marketing, or Retail Media (including at least 3 years dedicated to Amazon Advertising);
• Master of Amazon Sponsored Ads; familiar with AMC, DSP, ARA, Vendor/Seller Central, hybrid models, programmatic advertising/optimization, and other marketplaces/DSPs;
• Expert level in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides;
• Comfortable using AI tools to streamline daily workflows, create new processes, and continuously improve team operations;
• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative with a track record of driving change, leading side projects, and mentoring peers;
• Directly located and available to work in Germany;
• Full working proficiency in German and English.
  
  
  

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays;
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport;
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform;
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
  
  
  

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.