Account Director (f/m/d) - Amazon Performance Marketing & Retail Media

Account Director (f/m/d) - Amazon Performance Marketing & Retail Media

At Front Row, we partner with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth.

We leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, distribute and accelerate brands on a global scale.

We help our clients expand their business and geographic scope with guidance and implementation across digital advertising and retail, optimizing conversion on all major platforms.

• We are seeking an experienced
• Account Director (f/m/d) with a strong focus on

Amazon Advertising and Retail Media platforms.

You are a strategic thinker who understands the mechanics of Ecommerce and performance marketing, and you know how to drive brand growth through paid media – especially in the Amazon ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will be both a strategic leader and operational driver , thriving in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.

This role is client-facing, impact-driven, and highly collaborative with our media, analytics, content, and marketplace operations teams.

• You’ll own the client relationship with international enterprise brands, acting as a supportive strategic partner and growth driver
• You’ll develop and lead media & ecommerce strategies, with a focus on Amazon Advertising and retail media platforms (e. g.
• Walmart, OTTO, e Bay, etc.)—making sure media and retail strategies work closely together
• You’ll turn client goals into clear, actionable plans, aligning our media, analytics and operations teams around shared objectives
• You’ll lead business reviews, share results, and communicate strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders
• You’ll oversee campaign management across a variety of retail media platforms and tools (e. g.

Criteo, Mabaya, Citrus Ad, Microsoft Retail Media, Skai) to optimize traffic, sales and ROI

• You’ll build strong relationships with retail media partners and platforms, staying ahead of trends and capabilities
• You’ll contribute to thought leadership, challenge the status quo, and bring fresh ideas to elevate our approach

Requirements

• You have 8+ years of experience in ecommerce, digital marketing, or retail media, including significant experience managing client strategy at an agency, platform, or brand.
• You have worked with multi-national brands and know how to lead and grow complex client relationships
• You have hands‑on understanding of Amazon Advertising, retail media logic, and AMC (Amazon Marketing Cloud), even if you’re not in the weeds of every campaign
• You have either worked in an agency leadership role or led central functions on the brand side in close collaboration with external partners
• You are a strong communicator, confident presenter, and trusted advisor to clients and internal teams alike
• You bring a strategic mindset, commercial awareness, and the drive to make an impact
• You love collaborating across teams and regions, adapting quickly, and building strong human connections
• You’re fluent in English – German is a plus
• Diverse projects across established German brands and fast‑moving digital pure players
• Full responsibility for your own projects and room to grow professionally
• Unlimited learning budget and Gallup Strengths Finder to support your development
• A diverse, international team with more than 30 nationalities
• Close collaboration with clients on equal footing and a straightforward, no‑nonsense mindset
• A modern office in the heart of Hamburg
• Regular after‑work events and team retreats
• Your flexibility
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• 20 to 40 vacation days
• One week per year to work from abroad at our Sunshine Office
• Your wellbeing and perks
• Mental wellbeing support through Open Up
• EGYM Wellpass
• Bike leasing, pension plan, and subsidy of the "Deutschland Ticket"
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