What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketplace Manager position at ENGLEWOOD MARKETING?
Englewood Marketing Group (EMG) is seeking a Marketplace Manager to drive owned, licensed, and distributed brand sales and optimize performance across leading online 3P marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, and others) via EMG’s own fulfillment network and those of our partners. You will be responsible for managing marketplace accounts, ensuring product visibility, improving conversion, and expanding EMG’s digital footprint across a growing portfolio of owned, licensed, and distributed brands.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the housewares industry, a strong understanding of eCommerce operations, and proven success managing large marketplace accounts with strong operational shipping logistics expertise, including FBA and WFS fulfillment strategies.
*This position will be fully office based for those living in the greater Cleveland, OH or Green Bay, WI regions – or remote for those living outside these regions.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and grow existing and new 3P marketplace accounts (including Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, etc.) to maximize sales, profitability, and brand presence – supplementing our strong, established 1P businesses.
• Oversee EMG in-house marketplace drop-ship strategies and external shipping logistics (FBA, WFS, 3P) to ensure availability, competitive positioning, and operational efficiency.
• Drive profitable sales growth by optimizing product listings, SEO, and brand content.
• Develop and execute promotional strategies and paid media campaigns (Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, et al).
• Track KPIs including performance metrics, sales, traffic, conversion, and advertising performance; identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, finance) and external brand partners.
• Monitor compliance, resolve operational challenges, and stay ahead of marketplace trends and competitors.
• Be a change agent to propel EMG’s business to the next level
Key Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years managing large 3P marketplace accounts (Amazon/Walmart.com experience required).
• Hands-on expertise in FBA, WFS, and small parcel shipping logistics.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce best practices, SEO, marketplace algorithms, and digital advertising.
• Proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and marketplace dashboards; analytics tool experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Adaptable, growth-minded, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Behavioral Attributes
• A commitment to self-improvement
• The ability to embrace and continually adapt to change
• A positive attitude even when unexpected challenges arise
• A willingness to take responsibility and be accountable for achieving personal and team results
ADA Requirements
• Frequently required to sit; talk or hear and use hands to handle or touch objects or controls
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• On occasion, may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus