Senior / Marketplace Account Director

Senior / Marketplace Account Director - eCommerce & Retail Media Agency - London - up to 60k

The Company

A pioneering digital commerce consultancy and technology provider, empowering brands to accelerate growth across Amazon and the broader eCommerce ecosystem. The business blends deep marketplace expertise with proprietary technology, award-nominated data infrastructure, and a proven track record of driving impact for global brands and high-growth challengers alike.

As retail and digital channels continue to converge, this organisation sits at the forefront of helping brands navigate the intersection of commerce and advertising - breaking down silos, unlocking meaningful insights, and enabling sustainable growth. Clients range from household names with global reach to ambitious start-ups seeking to scale at pace.

The Role

As
Senior Account Director
, you will serve as a strategic partner to leading brand clients, owning senior-level relationships and driving commercial, operational, and digital marketing success across Amazon and other key marketplaces.

You'll work closely with C-suite and senior stakeholders to understand client objectives, shape high-impact strategies, and ensure the organisation's solutions become indispensable to their long-term growth. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, marketplace expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence at the highest levels.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Delivery

• Drive adoption of the company's technology, services, and data solutions across client accounts.
• Hold ultimate accountability for client performance, ensuring KPIs, revenue targets, and strategic goals are met.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor across retail and paid media.
• Inspire confidence with platform partners (e.g., Amazon, Walmart), and act as the expert voice in key discussions.

Account Strategy & Growth

• Lead the development of robust commercial and digital growth strategies for major accounts.
• Support clients in activating those strategies across retail, marketplace, and paid media channels.
• Identify cross-channel opportunities, champion new capabilities, and drive account expansion.
• Partner with business development and leadership to educate clients on the full breadth of solutions available.

Leadership, Excellence & Influence

• Develop best-practice frameworks that elevate performance across the client portfolio.
• Coach internal teams on marketplace strategy, digital media, and growth best practices.

You

• 5+ years' experience in a senior eCommerce or marketplace-focused role with a strong track record of measurable success.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and influence senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon and Walmart, with strong understanding of marketplace growth levers.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to craft and deliver sophisticated, cross-channel growth solutions.
• Genuine interest in emerging consumer and retail technologies, particularly the role of AI in transforming eCommerce.

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