* Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
* Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE (flexibility available for an exceptional candidate)
About the role
Forward Role are delighted to be exclusively partnering with one of the UK’s most well-known and well-loved consumer brands on a genuinely exciting hire. This is a household name, an established business with real scale and a loyal customer base and they’re now investing seriously in marketplace as a key growth channel.
This is a hands‑on Marketplace Manager role, focused on launching and managing marketplace channels from day one. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running, optimisation and growth of marketplace operations across a broad and impressive portfolio of platforms, with Amazon at the core. You’ll also provide wider e-commerce support across the business’s websites when needed, and as marketplace scales, there’s a real opportunity to shape the strategy and build a team beneath you.
If you’re a confident, commercially focused marketplace professional who thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment and wants genuine ownership, this is one to take seriously.
What you’ll be responsible for
Marketplace operations
* Own the day-to-day management and optimisation of multiple marketplace channels, with Amazon as the primary focus
* Use Channel Engine to manage marketplace integrations and streamline operations
* Work with marketplace account managers and platform partners to drive performance
* Manage marketplace-related digital activity including sponsored placements, banners, and campaign activity
* Support the launch and growth of new marketplace partnerships across platforms including TikTok Shop, Tesco, B&Q, Debenhams, The Range, Wayfair, Next, eBay, JoyBuy, and Argos
* Identify and onboard additional marketplace opportunities as the channel evolves
* Help shape marketplace strategy as the function scales, with the potential to build and lead a team
* Provide cover and support for wider e-commerce website management when required
What we’re looking for
* Proven marketplace management experience, ideally with hands‑on Amazon expertise
* Strong operational e-commerce background with experience managing multiple platforms
* Experience with marketplace integration tools such as Channel Engine or similar
* Knowledge of digital marketplace advertising and sponsored placements
* Commercial awareness with a clear focus on driving sales growth and operational efficiency
* Ability to work independently and thrive in a lean, hands‑on team environment
* Broader e-commerce platform management capability is a bonus
This role comes with a competitive salary, great perks, and the chance to put your stamp on a high-profile marketplace function at a brand people actually know and love.
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