Director of Amazon Advertising
Director of Amazon Advertising £85,000 - £90,000 London (2 days a week onsite) Permanent Post
£85,000 - £90,000 base salary
Hybrid (2 days in London office per week)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Advertising to lead the vision and strategy for the growing advertising division. This role will be responsible for overseeing and expanding advertising services, ensuring that the business remain a prominent player in the global market, particularly in the retail media space.
The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in managing large advertising teams (5+ managers) and handling significant budgets (£7m+). They should be adept at working across multi-brand and multi-market environments, with a clear understanding of the complexities of managing international and culturally diverse advertising campaigns. At least 3 years of experience with Amazon advertising, coupled with over 7 years in programmatic or biddable media, is essential.
We require a commercially astute leader who can manage a division’s P&L, develop strategies independently, and optimise ad performance using data-driven insights. Expertise in ad tech solutions, such as those aimed at improving efficiencies, will be highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement the strategic direction for the advertising services, including the overall goals and strategic initiatives for the department.
- Serve as the strategic lead on high-value client accounts, ensuring top-tier account management and client satisfaction.
- Lead and mentor a team of Senior Account Managers and Associate Directors, ensuring they are trained on the latest advertising trends and techniques.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on new business opportunities and strategies to drive growth within existing client relationships.
- Provide strategic guidance on key client accounts and support the team in developing their advertising strategies.
- Manage relationships with third-party advertising providers and technology partners to ensure we are maximising the efficiency and impact of our campaigns.
- Maintain high levels of client and employee satisfaction through regular surveys and feedback loops.
- Work alongside the Amazon Advertising team to ensure we have the support needed to enhance and develop our advertising product offerings.
- Contribute to the company’s technology roadmap to ensure the team has the insights and tools required to make informed, strategic decisions.
- Represent the company at industry events, positioning yourself and the business as thought leaders in the field of retail media and advertising.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience managing a team of 5 or more advertising professionals, with responsibility for budgets of £7m+ across multiple regions.
- Experience working in multi-brand and multi-market environments, with an in-depth understanding of the challenges that arise when managing cross-border advertising campaigns.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Amazon advertising, along with a background of 7+ years in programmatic or biddable media.
- Demonstrable leadership skills with experience in building, mentoring, and motivating a team in a fast-paced advertising environment.
- Strong knowledge of ad tech platforms, such as Skai, Perpetua, or Pacvue, to streamline processes without compromising campaign performance.
- Experience in building relationships with third-party ad providers and technology partners to enhance ad delivery.
- Solid experience in managing a division’s P&L and making data-driven decisions to optimise campaign performance.
Should the role look of interest please apply and should there be a match one of our consultants will be in touch.
Contact: Yasha Mirsamadi, Associate Director at Cranberry Panda, for all of your ecommerce jobs and digital recruitment needs!
yasha@cranberrypanda.co.uk
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