Deputy Head of eCommerce

Salary/Rate:Up to €90,000 base, plus benefits, depending on experience
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Cologne
Country:Germany
Business Sectors:eCommerce
Job ref:25483
Post Date:09. 10. 2024
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About the Role

Deputy Head of eCommerce (m/f/d)
Permanent employee, Full-time, Hybrid

Drive Innovation and eCommerce Growth!

Are you passionate about eCommerce and ready to take on a key leadership role? This is your opportunity to actively shape the future of digital commerce for a leading sports nutrition brand! You’ll work closely with the Head of eCommerce, manage marketplace performance, and oversee impactful campaigns across Amazon and other platforms. As part of a dynamic team, you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on growth and strategy while leading the development of new channels.

If you thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and are looking to unlock your potential while playing a pivotal role in driving eCommerce success, this is the perfect role for you!

What’s in it for You:

  • Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model that lets you balance office and remote work seamlessly.
  • Cutting-edge Tools: Work with top-tier tools and equipment, from height-adjustable desks to ergonomic mice and curved monitors.
  • Career Development: Take advantage of personalized training, team feedback sessions, and structured career growth paths to advance your skills.
  • Great Benefits: Up to 30 vacation days, capital-forming benefits, and a robust company pension plan.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Urban Sports memberships for wellness, yoga, and fitness programs, keeping you at your best physically and mentally.
  • Exciting Perks: Monthly team breakfasts, company events, employee discounts, and a company bike scheme to enhance your work-life balance.

Your Key Responsibilities:

As the Deputy Head of eCommerce, you'll be responsible for driving the success of the company's eCommerce marketplace channels, with a specific focus on Amazon and other growing platforms. You’ll play a critical role in both strategy and day-to-day management, representing the Head of eCommerce when necessary.

  • Amazon Marketplace Leadership: Oversee the strategic development and optimization of the Amazon PAN-EU marketplace and other emerging platforms.
  • Campaign Excellence: Develop, implement, and analyze marketing measures, ensuring product listings, PPC campaigns, and promotions are optimized for maximum performance.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Use analytics and reporting to inform business decisions and scale performance across various product categories.
  • Innovative Marketing: Research new advertising trends, platforms, and strategies, working with teams to develop creative, impactful marketing initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, customer success, and claims management teams to ensure smooth operations and continued eCommerce growth.
  • CRM Management: Further develop the company’s CRM systems, loyalty programs, and newsletters to boost customer engagement and retention.

Strategic Leadership:

  • Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance to the eCommerce team, especially in Amazon-related strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
  • Performance Marketing Strategy: Collaborate with the Head of eCommerce to drive performance marketing initiatives across SEO, SEA, display, and paid social channels.
  • KPI Management: Analyze key performance indicators and collaborate on actionable insights that optimize and scale existing campaigns.
  • Integrated Marketing: Help integrate various marketing channels into a unified database to enable precise, target group-specific engagement.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Educational Background: A completed degree in marketing, business, communication, or a related field, ideally with a focus on eCommerce.
  • Marketplace Expertise: Several years of experience managing marketplaces, especially Amazon, with hands-on experience in PPC, product listings, and vendor/seller management.
  • Technical Skills: Expertise in Amazon Vendor & Seller, Google Marketing Platform, web analytics tools like Google Analytics, and eCommerce platforms (e.g., Magento, Shopify).
  • Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a high affinity for working with numbers and performance data.
  • Creativity: Confidence in content creation, with a flair for precise and creative expression in marketing materials.
  • Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken German and English.
  • Leadership Experience: Previous management or team leadership experience is highly desirable.

Be Part of Something Bigger!

This is more than just a role—it's a chance to join a forward-thinking team where innovation and passion fuel success. As a Deputy Head of eCommerce, you'll contribute directly to the growth of an established sports nutrition brand while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge eCommerce strategies.

Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career in a company that values personal growth, innovation, and success?


Learn More: 
If this role aligns with your aspirations, reach out and apply today! Don't have a CV? No problem – use your LinkedIn or XING profile.

If you know someone who's a great fit for this position, encourage them to apply. Take advantage of our referral program, where you receive €500 / £425 / $530 / SGD730 for a successful referral, and we make a charitable donation of an equal amount.

Learn more about our referral program here: https://www.adaptivebusinessgroup.com/cm/candidate-referral-scheme

For any questions or further information, please contact Ben Wattenbach:
ben.wattenbach@adaptive-digital.com

+493016638366

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