Marketplace Operations & Growth Lead
Job Summary
We are looking for an Marketplace Operations & Growth Lead to take full ownership of our marketplace and key online retail business across Amazon and other leading platforms including Kaufland OTTO ManoMano Leroy Merlin and others.
This is a role for someone who knows marketplaces inside out - and is ready to lead a small ambitious team through the next stage of growth. Youll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution shape how the team works and build the processes that turn good results into consistent ones.
Strategy & Growth
- Build and execute a practical 1224 month growth plan across platforms focused on market share margin and ACOS/ROI
- Spot growth opportunities that arent obvious yet new channels underserved categories pricing gaps
- Set clear targets by marketplace category and SKU; keep execution on track through regular business reviews
- Own the numbers behind the product: pricing promotions logistics costs VAT and platform fees
Assortment & Category Management
- Shape the assortment strategy SKU structure price tiers and segmentation that make sense for a growing catalog
- Stay sharp on competitor positioning; maintain price parity and basket competitiveness across platforms
- Continuously improve the product mix based on whats actually selling whats seasonal and where demand is moving
Operations & Supply Chain
- Run day-to-day Amazon FBA/FBM operations and coordinate with 3PL and warehouse partners
- Own inventory planning stock allocation and replenishment keeping availability high without overcommitting capital
- Find and fix operational inefficiencies: packaging logistics flow return rates the small things that compound fast in a growing business
Performance Marketing
- Manage marketplace advertising across Amazon Ads PPC and automated campaigns
- Run external traffic channels: Google Ads Meta affiliates retargeting with a clear eye on ROI
- Drive promotional mechanics deals coupons platform events with direct accountability for P&L impact
Content SEO & Conversion
- Improve product visibility through keyword strategy SEO A content and strong creative assets
- Optimize the full funnel: impressions clicks conversions repeat purchases
- Keep ratings reviews and brand reputation in good shape across all platforms
Analytics & Automation
- Build lean useful dashboards - revenue margin inventory returns and the KPIs that actually matter
- Develop forecasting models for demand seasonality and pricing - practical tools the team can use
- Introduce automation and tooling to reduce manual work and keep decision-making fast as the business scales
Partnerships & Leadership
- Manage relationships with Amazon account managers and participate in platform beta programs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics finance production design and legal teams
- Lead mentor and develop a team of 5 specialists; define standards processes and performance culture
- 3-5 years of experience in e-commerce / marketplace / Amazon ecosystem roles
- Proven experience in P&L or revenue ownership
- Experience in performance marketing (PPC ROAS optimization external traffic)
- Strong analytical mindset with experience in BI dashboards and forecasting
- Hands-on leadership experience (team management preferred)
- High ownership mindset entrepreneurial approach and structured thinking
- Fluent English is required; knowledge of Slavic languages is an advantage - our team is international and mixed
- Remote work from anywhere within the EU
- Competitive compensation package with quarterly performance-based bonuses
- A fast-moving ambitious and performance-driven team environment
- A strong collaborative culture built around accountability initiative and continuous growth
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