We’re partnering with a fast-growing, high-profile global eCommerce and marketplace agency that helps top-tier global brands accelerate growth, maximize margins, and dominate online marketplaces.
As the business continues to scale, we’re looking for a strategic and commercially minded Ads Director to lead the advertising division, steer client strategy, and manage a team of dedicated retail media specialists.
This role is ideal for an experienced advertising leader from the Amazon ecosystem who thrives on driving high-level strategy for global brands, building out advanced automated bidding frameworks and mentoring a fast-growing team.
The Opportunity
Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll take full ownership of the strategy, delivery, and communication of multi-channel retail media portfolios for multiple high-profile client accounts. This is a high-impact leadership role with a massive scope for team management and personal progression as the agency continues its mission to dominate the global eCommerce space.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Devise the overarching retail media and Amazon Advertising strategy across Amazon Sponsored Ads, DSP, and broader Retail Media networks (e.g., Criteo).
- Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and expand a fast-growing team of advertising executives and assistants as your remit grows.
- Tech Stack Optimization: Champion and advance the agency’s relationship with SKAI (Kenshoo) to drive operational efficiencies and sophisticated automated bidding improvements.
- Client Performance & Reporting: Oversee data analysis, account performance, and market behaviors to optimize accounts , delivering elite-level performance reporting and consulting to key external stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Assist with internal and external training initiatives and support wider business growth activities, such as consulting.
What We’re Looking For
- Deep Amazon Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience managing complex Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns at scale.
- Advanced Platform Mastery: Proven, deep experience with Amazon DSP, Retail Media platforms (e.g., Criteo) , and third-party bidding software like SKAI/Kenshoo.
- Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrable experience or strong readiness to manage, train, and develop junior advertising talent.
- Elite Analytical Skills: High proficiency in Excel and advanced marketplace analytics , with the ability to turn complex performance data into actionable strategic growth.
- Exceptional Communication: Confidence in delivering high-level strategic insights and reporting to enterprise-level stakeholders.