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’re continually cultivating functional areas of expertise and retaining the highest caliber of talent — while sharing knowledge and data, creating efficiencies, and looking at every aspect of our client’s business from a 360° perspective. We work effectively to give every client the hands-on support, niche knowledge, and first-access they need to win in the world’s most competitive commerce markets and make each of our six capabilities the first to act on the next big things.

We live for the exchange of energy between brands and audiences, you should too, and we’ve made it our mission to expand every brand’s market share and heart share. Because we believe every transaction has the potential to be transformational.

About our Ecommerce Management Team

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.

How would you spend your time if you join us?

• You will own the client relationship with international enterprise brands, acting as strategic sparring partner and growth driver
• You will develop and lead media & ecommerce strategies, with a focus on Amazon Advertising and retail media platforms (e.g. Walmart, OTTO, eBay, etc.) ensuring that media and retail strategies are closely aligned
• You will translate client goals into actionable plans, aligning our media, analytics and operations teams around shared objectives
• You will lead business reviews, present results, and communicate strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders
• You will oversee campaign management across a variety of retail media platforms and tools (e.g. Criteo, Mabaya, CitrusAd, Microsoft Retail Media, Skai) to optimize traffic, sales and ROI
• You will build strong relationships with retail media partners and platforms, keeping us ahead of trends and capabilities
• You will contribute to thought leadership, challenge conventional thinking, and bring in fresh ideas that elevate our approach

Requirements

Who Are You?

• 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 strong plus

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Imagine... 

✨ … gaining insights into a variety of businesses, from traditional German brands to fast-moving online pure players, working on exciting projects that shape the future of e-commerce.

🚀 … taking ownership of your own projects, growing professionally, and continuously developing your strengths with the Gallup StrengthsFinder – backed by an unlimited learning budget. 

🌍 … being part of a company where diversity and inclusion aren’t just values on paper but the foundation of our success. With over 30 nationalities, we thrive in a truly international environment. 

🤝 … collaborating with clients as trusted partners, working at eye level, and embracing a no-bullshit attitude – because we know what we’re doing and take pride in being thought leaders in our field. 

⏳ … having the flexibility to design your work-life balance with remote work options, flexible working hours, and the freedom to choose between 20 to 40 days of vacation per year. 

☀️ … working from abroad once a year at our Sunshine Office, combining productivity with inspiration from new surroundings. 

🎉 … enjoying regular afterworks, unforgettable team getaways, and a company culture where we genuinely enjoy working together – and it shows! 

🏢 … benefiting from a modern office in the heart of Hamburg, bike leasing, an attractive pension plan, and the HVV-Deutschland Ticket to get you where you need to be. 

💆 … having access to mental wellbeing support through OpenUp, a lunch allowance, and much more - because we care about your health and happiness. 

💡 Want to be part of this journey? Join us and shape the future with us!