(Senior) Marketplace Manager (m/f/d)

Hey! We are Kapten & Son – with over 250 employees, we work every day to become Europe’s leading D2C backpack brand.

Be(come) part of the experience as a (Senior) Marketplace Manager (m/f/d)!

We’re looking for you if you want to take ownership of our key marketplaces, drive performance and growth through data, and strategically develop our marketplace presence.

Start date: as soon as possible

What you’ll move with us...

• You take ownership of our key marketplaces, depending on the team setup with a focus on Amazon or Zalando: You manage performance, assortment, and sales strategy, and are the go-to person for your platforms, from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic development

• You plan, manage, and optimise retail media campaigns across our marketplaces, keeping a close eye on budget, performance, and ROAS while strategically growing our visibility

• You regularly analyse relevant KPIs, derive actionable recommendations, and consistently implement optimisation measures, working in a data-driven way comes naturally to you

• You take ownership of the performance and smooth execution of our dropship business, identifying process gaps early, driving improvements proactively, and maintaining high standards in delivery quality, availability, and operational KPIs

• As a key user of our tech department, you are the central point of contact for marketplace-relevant tools, system requirements, and technical processes

• You actively drive the expansion of our marketplace presence, through onboarding new platforms, entering new markets, and executing strategic projects, working closely with E-Com, Supply Chain, Content, and other teams

• You have successfully completed a degree in Business Administration, E-Commerce, Marketing, or a comparable field

• Experience in marketplace management, ideally with Amazon and/or Zalando

• A genuine feel for performance and data, and a passion for analytical work

• Drive to take ownership of your own platforms and actively develop them further

• Team spirit and enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration across different departments

• Confidence with digital tools, experience with Tradebyte, Seller Central, or comparable systems is a plus

• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken

Your benefits with us...

• Flexible Working: Flexitime and the opportunity to work two days a week without being tied to a specific location

• Workation: You want to explore the world? No problem. Work from your favourite European location for up to two weeks a year

• Feel-Good Atmosphere: A modern office directly on the Rhine, with everything your heart desires, from our barista up to subsidised food

• #crewloveistruelove: Regular company and team events and creative forges

• Learning & Development: personal development opportunities and quarterly feedback sessions

• Discounts: Discounted Urban Sports Club membership, corporate benefits and discounts on our products

• Daycare-Subsidy: We cover 50% of the daycare costs for you

• Volunteer Day: Paid leave for your volunteer work #SocialResponsibility

→ You can find more information about our daily work on our Instagram channel: @kaptenandson.career

Being a Kapten by heart means that we are there for each other. 🧡 
We do everything with all our heart and act with great passion. We think outside the box, are solution-oriented and innovative.

Carolin is looking forward to your application!