Amika is hiring: Director, Amazon in New York
Amika, New York, NY, United States
Amika Director Of Amazon
Amika means friend. We're a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. We're rooted in clinical results. Each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. Known as one of earth's most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. We're a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. From sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. Having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists arethey're our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. All hair is welcome. The job: The Director of Amazon will serve as the strategic owner of amika's Amazon channel, with a core focus on brand storytelling, customer experience, and integrated growth. This role is primarily strategic and cross-functional in nature; day-to-day execution, reporting, and operational management are led by the Amazon Account Manager and agency partners. This leader will develop a long-term vision for Amazon and define how amika shows up on Amazon, ensuring the channel delivers a premium, immersive, and cohesive experience comparable to leading beauty retailers. This leader will work deeply cross-functionally with Creative, Brand Marketing, Influencer, Affiliate, and Digital Marketing teams to design Amazon-specific strategies across content, creators, and media. They will translate amika's brand equity into Amazon-native execution while partnering with internal teams, agencies, and the Amazon Account Manager to bring the strategy to life. Salary: $150,000 + bonus Location: Hybrid. NYC preferred What you'll do: Amazon Roadmap + Vision Channel Strategy & Leadership Brand Experience, Content & Creative Leadership Performance Marketing + Analytics Must haves: 8+ years of experience in ecommerce, marketplaces, or digital retail; 4+ years specifically managing Amazon or working for Amazon. Demonstrated success owning an Amazon P&L and scaling a 3P or hybrid business in beauty, personal care, or a similar brand-led category. Expertise in Amazon content optimization, media strategy, catalog management, operations, and analytics. Experience leading agencies, cross-functional teams, and internal direct reports. Requirements: Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans. Deep understanding of Amazon search, conversion drivers, retail media, and beauty consumer behavior. Highly analytical with strong command of Amazon data sources (Vendor Central, Brand Analytics, Ads Console, search term reports). Collaborative, proactive, and able to influence across departments and leadership levels. Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Nice to haves: Experience in prestige beauty or a high-growth consumer brand. Global Amazon marketplace experience (UK, CA, EU). Fluency with marketplace technologies: Perpetua, Pacvue, Helium10, ChannelAdvisor, Profitero, Stackline, etc. Ready to apply? Please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). A member of our team will be in touch soon!
Amika means friend. We're a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. We're rooted in clinical results. Each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. Known as one of earth's most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. We're a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. From sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. Having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists arethey're our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. All hair is welcome. The job: The Director of Amazon will serve as the strategic owner of amika's Amazon channel, with a core focus on brand storytelling, customer experience, and integrated growth. This role is primarily strategic and cross-functional in nature; day-to-day execution, reporting, and operational management are led by the Amazon Account Manager and agency partners. This leader will develop a long-term vision for Amazon and define how amika shows up on Amazon, ensuring the channel delivers a premium, immersive, and cohesive experience comparable to leading beauty retailers. This leader will work deeply cross-functionally with Creative, Brand Marketing, Influencer, Affiliate, and Digital Marketing teams to design Amazon-specific strategies across content, creators, and media. They will translate amika's brand equity into Amazon-native execution while partnering with internal teams, agencies, and the Amazon Account Manager to bring the strategy to life. Salary: $150,000 + bonus Location: Hybrid. NYC preferred What you'll do: Amazon Roadmap + Vision Channel Strategy & Leadership Brand Experience, Content & Creative Leadership Performance Marketing + Analytics Must haves: 8+ years of experience in ecommerce, marketplaces, or digital retail; 4+ years specifically managing Amazon or working for Amazon. Demonstrated success owning an Amazon P&L and scaling a 3P or hybrid business in beauty, personal care, or a similar brand-led category. Expertise in Amazon content optimization, media strategy, catalog management, operations, and analytics. Experience leading agencies, cross-functional teams, and internal direct reports. Requirements: Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans. Deep understanding of Amazon search, conversion drivers, retail media, and beauty consumer behavior. Highly analytical with strong command of Amazon data sources (Vendor Central, Brand Analytics, Ads Console, search term reports). Collaborative, proactive, and able to influence across departments and leadership levels. Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Nice to haves: Experience in prestige beauty or a high-growth consumer brand. Global Amazon marketplace experience (UK, CA, EU). Fluency with marketplace technologies: Perpetua, Pacvue, Helium10, ChannelAdvisor, Profitero, Stackline, etc. Ready to apply? Please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). A member of our team will be in touch soon!