Amazon and Marketplace Recruiting

Hire a Director of Amazon Who Drives Strategy and Performance Across Your Amazon Business

eCommerce Placement exclusively recruits within digital commerce. We place Directors of Amazon at consumer brands, agencies, and marketplace businesses across the US, Canada, and UK.

Start a Director of Amazon Search
200+
Companies Served
100%
eCommerce Focus
US, CA, UK
Markets Covered
Contingency
No Placement, No Fee

What Does a Director of Amazon Do?

The Director of Amazon leads the strategy, execution, and team responsible for a brand's Amazon channel performance, owning the P&L, advertising investment, and operational health of the account.

At most mid-to-large consumer brands, the Director of Amazon is the primary decision-maker for the channel on a day-to-day basis. They report to a VP of eCommerce, VP of Sales, or VP of Amazon and manage a team of Amazon managers and analysts. They set the strategic direction for the channel while remaining close enough to execution to course-correct quickly.

Core Responsibilities

  • Own Amazon channel P&L and revenue targets across Seller or Vendor Central
  • Lead and develop a team of Amazon managers, analysts, and coordinators
  • Set advertising strategy across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and DSP
  • Define and execute listing optimization, A+ content, and brand storefront strategy
  • Manage inventory planning, FBA health, and supply chain coordination
  • Develop and execute the Amazon promotional and seasonal calendar
  • Build relationships with Amazon vendor managers and strategic partners
  • Present Amazon channel performance and strategy to VP and C-suite leadership

Why Use a Specialized Amazon Recruiter?

Unlike generalist recruiters, every search we run is focused exclusively on digital commerce talent. We know the roles, the platforms, and the people.

1

Director-Level Amazon Network

Our pipeline includes Directors of Amazon from brand-side and agency backgrounds with proven P&L ownership and team leadership track records.

2

Strategy and Execution Balance

Director hires need both strategic vision and operational credibility. We screen for candidates who can do both well.

3

Team Leadership Evaluation

We assess candidates on their ability to build and lead Amazon teams, not just manage the platform.

4

No Placement, No Fee

Contingency model. You only pay when we successfully place the right person.

Director of Amazon Salary Ranges

Compensation varies by company size, scope, and geography. These ranges reflect current US market conditions across our placement history.

Director of Amazon — Base Salary Benchmarks (US)

$120K-$155K
Mid-Market Brand
($50M-$200M Amazon revenue)
$155K-$195K
Large Consumer Brand
($200M-$600M Amazon revenue)
$195K-$235K+
Enterprise Brand
($600M+ Amazon revenue)

* Base salary only. Total compensation may include annual bonus and equity. Contact us for current benchmarks specific to your sector.

What We Look For in a Director of Amazon

Strong Directors of Amazon combine deep platform expertise with the commercial judgment to manage a significant P&L and the leadership skills to build a high-performing team. They are equally comfortable in the data and in the strategy conversation.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 6+ years in Amazon or marketplace commerce with 2+ years in a Director or senior Manager role
  • Proven Amazon P&L ownership with demonstrated revenue and profitability impact
  • Deep expertise across Amazon operations, advertising, and brand management
  • Experience leading and developing a team of Amazon specialists
  • Strong analytical skills: fluent in Amazon analytics, advertising metrics, and financial reporting
  • Experience with both Seller Central and Vendor Central preferred
  • Track record of building and executing Amazon joint business plans
  • Background in a relevant consumer category (CPG, apparel, home, beauty, etc.)

What Hiring Companies Say

eCommerce Placement's work quality distinguishes them from other providers. They helped us hire four candidates within four months and excelled at listening to our needs.
VP of Human Resources
National Retail Brand
They helped us find and place multiple eCommerce team members who became some of our best hires. They scoped our roles well and consistently presented the right level of candidate.
Chief Marketing Officer
DTC Consumer Brand
Unlike generalist recruiters, their team understood exactly what our eCommerce business needed. Every candidate they sent could do the job on day one.
CEO
Mid-Market Online Retailer

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a Director of Amazon different from a Head of Amazon?
The Director of Amazon typically implies direct people management responsibility and a more defined organizational role, while Head of Amazon can sometimes describe a senior individual contributor. In practice the scope often overlaps significantly. We will scope the role with you and calibrate accordingly.
Do you place Directors of Amazon at agencies as well as brands?
Yes. We place Amazon directors both brand-side and at eCommerce agencies managing multi-brand Amazon portfolios. Agency experience at the director level often signals excellent breadth and speed.
How long does a Director of Amazon search take?
Most searches take 5-8 weeks from kickoff to accepted offer.
Do you place Directors of Amazon for international Amazon businesses?
Our primary focus is Amazon US, Canada, and UK. If you need a leader with international Amazon marketplace experience (EU, JP, etc.) please mention this at kickoff and we will prioritize candidates with that background.
What is your fee?
Contingency model. No placement, no fee. New clients receive a 10% discount on their first placement.

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