Head of Marketplaces

The Company is seeking a Head of Marketplaces to spearhead the strategic and operational management of its marketplace business. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and executing the marketplace strategy, with a strong focus on revenue and profitability across various online platforms. This senior leadership role demands a professional with a proven track record in marketplace, e-commerce, or digital trading within a commercial retail environment. Key responsibilities include P&L ownership, leading the marketplace team, and driving the company's presence on major online marketplaces, particularly Amazon. The role also involves channel expansion, partner negotiations, and the development of scalable operations to ensure a seamless customer experience. Applicants for the Head of Marketplaces position at the company should possess significant senior-level experience and a deep understanding of marketplace economics, with a specific emphasis on Amazon. The role requires a candidate with a strong analytical mindset, excellent leadership and influence skills, and a commercial approach to decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to deliver profitable growth through strategic decisions related to range, pricing, promotion, content, and media. A key aspect of the role is the ability to coach and develop the team, manage agency relationships, and present clear marketplace recommendations to the senior leadership team. The Head of Marketplaces will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company's marketplace business, and as such, a proactive, collaborative, and ambitious approach is essential.