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Full-Time

Senior Manager

Merchandising, Amazon Global

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Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro

201-500 employees

Offers Brazilian-inspired skincare and body care products

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$110k - $130kAnnually

+ Bonus Program

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
SEO
Marketing
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 5-8+ years of experience working in Digital Marketing, Digital Merchandising or Media Agency
  • Proven experience in a Merchandising role or similar exposure within a CPG/ E-commerce company (beauty-preferred)
  • Experience with Amazon Seller Central, Amazon storefronts and product listings (preferred)
  • Experience and interest in using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
  • Proven experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership and cross functional teams
  • 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel
  • Highly-organized, detail-oriented, interested in SOP creation, optimization and ownership
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively across departments, and fostering a positive, flexible, and solutions-driven attitude
  • Curious, proactive, and demonstrating a keen interest in understanding E-commerce and the Beauty industry
  • Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a remote team
  • Demonstrates commitment to fostering a highly supportive and team-oriented workplace culture
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strong brand presence and narrative across all Amazon listings/ brand stores. Create an immersive online shopping experience effectively communicating the brand's values and product offerings.
  • Oversee merchandising efforts across all product listings, brand stores, and future global market expansion.
  • Lead strategy building for all marketing/merchandising in collaboration with Senior Manager of Amazon Marketing. Identifying opportunities for improvements across messaging, positioning, and the customer journey, with an emphasis on consumer-centric thinking.
  • Partner with DTC team to ensure seamless merchandising experience across the entire SDJ ecommerce ecosystem
  • Lead Brand Store strategy in partnership with Marketing team, aligning with Global efforts and optimizing as needed.
  • Drive the expansion, improvement, and simplification of merchandising processes within the Amazon team and in collaboration with other departments.
  • Working closely with various cross functional teams including Marketing, Global, Creative, Amazon Operations and Product Development.
  • Focus on improving key performance metrics including conversion rate (CVR), average order value (AOV), and basket building.
  • Partner effectively with external Amazon team to troubleshoot and solve issues, improve customer journey, and foster strong relationship.
  • Track competitive trends, new opportunities, and improve upon existing matrices.
  • Lead Assistant Manager in the development of Amazon Customer Service processes and improvements.
  • Develop CX responses, SOPs, in tandem with other CX teams.
  • Implementing calendarization of asset refresh needs, over-arching brand messaging. Coordinating with all teams to gather necessary elements in a timely manner.
  • Oversee creative upload and management processes for all Amazon properties.
  • Build and develop UK Amazon channel in partnership with international team, Amazon internal UK teams, and Global.
  • Continuously analyze, report on, and implement SEO optimizations across Amazon owned pages ensuring cohesiveness with Product Marketing teams; provide insights for Amazon Marketing team to improve Paid Media strategy.
  • Collaborate with Director of Amazon on developing KPIs for Merchandising efforts to better inform over-arching Marketing strategy and business health.
  • Report on marketplace trends, identify areas of improvement and new opportunities for the brand.
  • Regularly track and report on KPIs to gage performance and gather insights for improvement.
  • Report out on product sales data, product trends, and mix of business performance vs targets and provide action plans necessary to change, improve and optimize product performance to Director of Amazon and greater team
  • Continuous competitive awareness of other brands in the Beauty space, and regular checks with Amazon platform external teams on any new offerings.
  • Gather insights and be curious about Beauty digital marketplaces across the EU (starting with the UK) to identify opportunities for growth.

Sol de Janeiro creates skin and body care products inspired by Brazil, including creams, lotions, shower gels, and perfumes. Their offerings feature unique scents and ingredients, such as the popular Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The company sells directly to consumers through its website and various retail partners, focusing on high-quality, luxurious products that appeal to self-care enthusiasts. Sol de Janeiro is committed to sustainability, using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients while ensuring quality through USA-based manufacturing.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

Town of Wallkill, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

54%

2 year growth

164%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by L’Occitane Group, valuing Sol de Janeiro at $450 million, indicates strong market confidence and potential for growth.
  • Frequent product launches and limited-edition collections, like the summer energy perfume mist and SPF range, keep the brand fresh and engaging for consumers.
  • Partnerships with major retailers like Sephora and Boots enhance brand visibility and accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • The beauty and personal care market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain consumer interest.
  • Dependence on seasonal and limited-edition products may lead to inconsistent revenue streams.

What makes Sol de Janeiro unique

  • Sol de Janeiro's unique Brazilian-inspired scents and ingredients set it apart in the crowded beauty and personal care market.
  • Their multi-channel approach, including e-commerce and retail partnerships, ensures broad market reach and customer accessibility.
  • Commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, such as using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients, appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.