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VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

Amazon Brand Manager

Performance & Paid MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in South AfricaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience managing Amazon product lines, categories, or substantial ecommerce portfolios.
  • Proven experience taking end-to-end ownership of an Amazon catalog or product category.
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central.
  • Strong knowledge of Amazon Advertising, pay-per-click campaign management, and advertising optimization.
  • Demonstrated success improving net profitability, product margins, and commercial performance.
  • Strong understanding of Amazon listing optimization, search engine optimization, A+ Content, and conversion rate improvement.
  • Excellent commercial understanding of pricing strategies, product profitability, and competitive positioning.
  • Experience in inventory planning, product forecasting, and promotional management.
  • Strong visual and creative judgment relating to product imagery, packaging, and listing presentation.
  • Ability to identify consumer trends and translate market insights into commercially viable opportunities.
  • Strong analytical skills and confidence interpreting complex performance data.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence tools for research, reporting, optimization, and operational efficiency.
  • Familiarity with customer relationship management systems and documented standard operating procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
  • Confident decision-maker with a proactive, accountable, and commercially focused mindset.
  • Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to discuss examples of Amazon portfolios managed, including catalog size, commercial performance, profitability improvements, and successful growth initiatives.
  • Candidates must complete structured assessments and provide a short professional video introduction.

Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of a multimillion-dollar Amazon product portfolio.
  • Manage the commercial performance of assigned product categories and listings.
  • Drive sustainable revenue growth while protecting net profit margins.
  • Develop and execute product pricing, positioning, and promotional strategies.
  • Monitor product profitability, advertising costs, inventory performance, and competitive positioning.
  • Identify opportunities to improve product margins and overall portfolio performance.
  • Make independent, data-driven commercial decisions to maximize profitability.
  • Manage day-to-day Amazon marketplace operations through Seller Central.
  • Optimize product titles, descriptions, keywords, bullet points, and backend search terms.
  • Develop and improve A+ Content to strengthen product presentation and conversion rates.
  • Evaluate product imagery, packaging, positioning, and listing quality.
  • Identify underperforming listings and implement corrective strategies.
  • Ensure product listings remain accurate, competitive, and aligned with marketplace requirements.
  • Develop, manage, and optimize Amazon pay-per-click advertising campaigns.
  • Monitor advertising performance, campaign efficiency, and profitability.
  • Analyze advertising expenditure in relation to sales and net margins.
  • Implement strategies to improve advertising efficiency and product visibility.
  • Identify opportunities to scale successful campaigns while reducing inefficient advertising spend.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to align advertising activity with commercial objectives.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and monitor market developments.
  • Identify emerging consumer trends and potential product opportunities.
  • Research product formats, packaging concepts, and consumer preferences across Amazon, Etsy, TikTok, and Pinterest.
  • Recommend new product concepts, improvements, and relaunch opportunities.
  • Evaluate product performance and recommend changes to improve competitiveness.
  • Lead product relaunch initiatives and monitor their commercial impact.
  • Monitor inventory availability, stock performance, and replenishment requirements.
  • Coordinate inventory planning to support sales forecasts and promotional activity.
  • Identify and address inventory risks that may affect profitability or product availability.
  • Work collaboratively with operations, creative, and marketing teams to support portfolio performance.
  • Maintain accurate reporting and documented operating procedures.
  • Own weekly Amazon catalog performance reporting.
  • Monitor revenue, net profit, advertising performance, pricing, and inventory metrics.
  • Identify trends, commercial risks, and growth opportunities through data analysis.
  • Present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Challenge existing processes and introduce improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability.
  • Use artificial intelligence tools and automation to streamline research, analysis, reporting, and operational workflows.
  • During the first 90 days, develop a thorough understanding of the product portfolio, commercial objectives, and existing operating procedures.
  • During the first 90 days, take ownership of weekly Amazon catalog performance reporting.
  • During the first 90 days, identify immediate opportunities to improve profitability, listings, and advertising performance.
  • During the first 90 days, initiate at least one product relaunch or significant product improvement.
  • During the first 90 days, identify and challenge at least one existing process and recommend a measurable improvement.
  • During the first 90 days, establish clear priorities and an actionable growth strategy for the assigned portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing high-value or multimillion-dollar product portfolios is highly advantageous.

About the Company

VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Founded
2019

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