Job Description – Marketplace Manager (Brand Side Experience Mandatory)
Position: Marketplace Manager
Department: E-commerce / Marketplace
Location: Pune
Experience: 2–3 Years
Industry Preference: Fashion / Jewellery / Lifestyle / Beauty / D2C Brands
About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven Marketplace Manager who has hands-on experience working from the brand side and managing end-to-end marketplace business operations. The candidate should have strong exposure to platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Nykaa, Zepto, and other marketplaces.
The role requires ownership of business growth, category management, marketplace marketing, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination to drive revenue and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end marketplace operations across multiple platforms.
- Drive sales growth, visibility, and profitability for marketplace business.
- Plan and execute marketplace marketing campaigns, visibility spends, and promotional activities.
- Coordinate with category managers and marketplace teams for growth opportunities.
- Monitor daily sales, ROAS, ROI, conversion, traffic, and category performance.
- Handle product listing optimization including content, images, keywords, pricing, and catalog hygiene.
- Work closely with supply chain and operations teams for inventory planning and replenishment.
- Manage pricing strategy, promotions, discounts, and competitive benchmarking.
- Analyze business reports and identify growth opportunities across channels.
- Ensure smooth order fulfillment, returns management, and seller performance metrics.
- Coordinate with internal teams including marketing, catalog, finance, and operations.
- Drive new category launches and marketplace expansion initiatives.
- Maintain strong relationships with marketplace account managers and partners.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years of experience in marketplace/e-commerce management from the brand side.
- Strong hands-on experience with platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Nykaa, Zepto, etc.
- Good understanding of marketplace commercials, commission structures, and marketing models.
- Strong analytical and business planning skills.
- Experience in handling large SKU catalogs and inventory planning.
- Excellent knowledge of marketplace dashboards, reports, and campaign management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-driven environment.
Preferred Background
- Experience in Fashion, Jewellery, Beauty, Lifestyle, or D2C brands.
- Exposure to quick commerce platforms will be an added advantage.
- Experience in handling sales events and large-scale marketplace campaigns.
Key Metrics/KPIs
- Revenue Growth
- ROI/ROAS
- Conversion Rate
- Visibility Performance
- Inventory Fill Rate
- Marketplace Profitability
- New Category Growth
- Campaign Performance
