German Speaking E-commerce Executive

Guildford, Surrey
5Q Consultancy

German-speaking Marketplace / E-commerce Executive (Hybrid, will consider remote)

Salary: 35,000 – 40,000

Location: Guildford

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Work format: Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office (will consider remote)

We are a fast-growing company seeking a motivated German-speaking E-commerce Executive to join our team of 30. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about e-commerce, online marketplaces (such as Amazon, Otto, Kaufland, MediaMarkt etc.), and DTC sales. You will play a key role in managing and optimising our online marketplace presence, ensuring smooth operations, and driving sales growth.

Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with the Brand Director to:

• Support the setup, management and optimisation of product listings on platforms such as Amazon, Otto, Kaufland, MediaMarkt and other target marketplaces using the channel software system Channel Engine.
• Create, edit and optimise product descriptions, titles and images in German to improve visibility and conversion rates.
• Track key performance indicators, analyse sales data and report on performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor and handle reviews from German-speaking customers to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Support marketplace sponsorship opportunities and advertising campaigns to drive traffic and sales.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of industry trends and competitive activities.

About You
We are looking for a motivated individual who is:

• Fluent in German (native or near-native level) and fluent in English.
• Passion for e-commerce, online retail and digital marketing especially creating compelling, data driven product content.
• An understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
• Highly proactive and organised individual.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively within a small team and coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g. SEO and PPC agencies).

Experience

• 3+ years working in marketing with experience in product marketing, e-commerce and/or marketplace sales OR a marketing degree with 1+ years working in marketing with experience in product marketing, e-commerce and/or marketplace sales.
• Familiarity with marketplaces and how they work.
• Experience with Shopify a plus but not required.
• Experience with Amazon Seller Central or other marketplace platforms is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Channel Engine or other channel software systems is a plus but not required.