Director, Amazon Marketplace

Brea, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years exp

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the Amazon channel and drive end-to-end growth through P&L ownership, strategy, listings optimization, advertising, inventory, and cross-functional leadership.

  • Own P&L and forecast for Amazon with growth and efficiency focus
  • Lead advertising strategy across Sponsored Products, Brands, Display, and DSP

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Amazon channel P&L, including revenue growth, advertising efficiency, margin, forecasting, and budget
  • Develop and execute the multi-year strategy for Amazon while keeping it aligned with the broader eCommerce business
  • Identify opportunities to expand into new product categories, markets, and geographic regions
  • Serve as the primary owner of the company's Seller Central account
  • Keep product listings, variations, content, and catalog information accurate and optimized
  • Monitor Buy Box performance and quickly address issues impacting sales
  • Resolve suppressed listings, chargebacks, inventory shortages, deductions, reimbursement claims, and compliance issues
  • Develop the advertising strategy across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, and DSP
  • Plan and execute around Prime Day, Q4, deals, coupons, and other major Amazon promotional periods
  • Use Brand Analytics, search-term reporting, and competitive data to identify opportunities and improve market share

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of experience running a sizable Amazon Seller Central business with true ownership of the channel
  • Proven experience owning the P&L for a brand generating eight figures or more in annual Amazon revenue
  • Deep hands-on experience within Seller Central, including suppressed listings, Buy Box issues, reimbursement claims, deductions, and account troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of Amazon advertising, including Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display
  • Ability to diagnose whether advertising performance issues are related to bids, placement, targeting, creative, or the listing itself
  • Strong experience with Amazon inventory planning, forecasting, restocking, IPI, and maintaining availability during major promotional periods
  • Experience managing and holding outside Amazon agencies or partners accountable
  • Track record of successfully expanding into new categories, products, or markets
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to spot discrepancies and understand what's driving channel performance
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present strategy, forecasts, and performance directly to senior leadership

Preferred

  • Amazon DSP and/or Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC)
  • Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD)
  • Background with established consumer products, home décor, housewares, lifestyle brands, or other high-volume consumer categories
  • Managing Amazon during Prime Day, Q4, major deal events, and promotional campaigns
  • Using Brand Analytics and search-term data to evaluate competitors and identify growth opportunities
  • Expanding an established Amazon business into new categories or international markets
  • Experience partnering with marketing and creative teams to improve Amazon content and conversion
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, eCommerce, Finance, or related field
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Motive Companies

Motive is a leading provider of renewable energy and infrastructure solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy storage & management, solar photovoltaic, lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicle & forklift charging, LCF credits, as well as wireless, broadband & 5G. From design, construction, maintenance and installation, we provide true end-to-end services that support all energy, battery, charging and telecommunication needs. With offices across North America and a workforce of 700 professionals, we have the geographical reach, scalability, and financial stability to meet customers' changing needs. At our core, Motive develops renewable energy and infrastructure solutions to create a more sustainable society.

Founded in 1979
Fountain Valley, California, USA
482 employees (9 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (0% of company)
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.5%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~482

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Director, Amazon Marketplace

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