German-speaking Marketplace / E-commerce Executive (Hybrid, will consider remote)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Location: Guildford

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Work format: Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office (will consider remote)

We are a fast-growing company seeking a motivated German-speaking E-commerce Executive to join our team of 30. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about e-commerce, online marketplaces (such as Amazon, Otto, Kaufland, MediaMarkt etc.), and DTC sales. You will play a key role in managing and optimising our online marketplace presence, ensuring smooth operations, and driving sales growth.

Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with the Brand Director to:

* Support the setup, management and optimisation of product listings on platforms such as Amazon, Otto, Kaufland, MediaMarkt and other target marketplaces using the channel software system Channel Engine.

* Create, edit and optimise product descriptions, titles and images in German to improve visibility and conversion rates.

* Track key performance indicators, analyse sales data and report on performance to identify areas for improvement.

* Monitor and handle reviews from German-speaking customers to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

* Support marketplace sponsorship opportunities and advertising campaigns to drive traffic and sales.

* Conduct market research to stay ahead of industry trends and competitive activities.

About You
We are looking for a motivated individual who is:

* Fluent in German (native or near-native level) and fluent in English.

* Passion for e-commerce, online retail and digital marketing especially creating compelling, data driven product content.

* An understanding of SEO principles and best practices.

* Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.

* Highly proactive and organised individual.

* Excellent team player with strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively within a small team and coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g. SEO and PPC agencies).

Experience

* 3+ years working in marketing with experience in product marketing, e-commerce and/or marketplace sales OR a marketing degree with 1+ years working in marketing with experience in product marketing, e-commerce and/or marketplace sales.

* Familiarity with marketplaces and how they work.

* Experience with Shopify a plus but not required.

* Experience with Amazon Seller Central or other marketplace platforms is a plus but not required.

* Experience with Channel Engine or other channel software systems is a plus but not required