ABOUT US
Ancient + Brave is a mission driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand.

As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental Impact. In June 2024 we have been named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies - our brand has developed an incredible following and following investment from Piper, is ready to scale in the UK and internationally.

Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?
We'd love to have you!

THE ROLE
Ancient + Brave is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Marketplace Specialist to support in optimizing and managing our Amazon marketplace presence across key regions, including the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, the U.S., and beyond. In this role, you will act as a vital support to ensure smooth day-to-day marketplace operations, collaborating with external agencies, cross-functional teams, and internal departments to deliver an exceptional marketplace experience.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that our product listings, advertising campaigns, and overall marketplace performance align with Amazon’s best practices and drive growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an e-commerce professional eager to specialize in marketplace optimization while contributing to a fast-growing wellness brand.

Reporting to the Head of Online Marketplaces you will be responsible for the following:

Marketplace Operations Support

+ Collaborate closely with the Head of Marketplace to maintain and optimize Amazon accounts across multiple regions, ensuring product listings are accurate, compliant, and tailored to local markets.

+ Act as a liaison between internal teams (marketing, operations, customer service) and external agencies to facilitate smooth marketplace operations.

+ Monitor performance data and provide actionable insights to improve sales and customer experience.

Content Optimization & Agency Collaboration

+ Partner with agencies to manage and optimize A+ Content, ensuring all content meets Amazon guidelines and brand standards.

+ Support agencies with the creation and maintenance of high-quality product pages, including optimized keywords, images, and descriptions to maximize visibility and conversions.

+ Assist in seasonal content updates and marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategies.

Advertising & Marketing Support
+ Work with agencies to optimize Amazon PPC campaigns, ensuring alignment with growth objectives and KPI’s

+ Review keyword research with Amazon agency, competitor analyses to refine SEO strategies and improve product discoverability.

+ Track the performance of promotional activities and provide recommendations to enhance results.

Global Expansion Assistance
+ Assist in meeting compliance requirements for expansion into new regions, ensuring packaging, logistics, and fulfilment processes align with local regulations.

+ Provide administrative support for market research and implementation of new marketplace initiatives.

Inventory & Forecasting Coordination
+ Support inventory planning and forecasting to ensure stock levels are maintained and aligned with promotional activities.

+ Analyze sales trends and assist in preparing inventory reports for internal stakeholders.

Customer Feedback & Product Improvement
+ Collaborate with Customer Service to monitor feedback and identify trends that inform product enhancements and customer satisfaction initiatives.

+ Analyze returns data to provide insights for product development and quality    improvement.

Performance Tracking & Reporting
+ Regularly update the Head of Marketplace and other stakeholders with reports on key metrics, marketplace performance, and actionable recommendations.

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

+ Experience supporting or managing Amazon or other Ecommerce marketplace operations.
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
+ Solid understanding of Amazon advertising (PPC) and SEO principles.
+ Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
+ Experience in the wellness or consumer goods sector is a plus.
+ Familiarity with e-commerce best practices, including SEO, advertising, and product page optimization.
+ Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners effectively.
+ Passionate about leveraging data to improve marketplace performance.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; with experience with project management tools.

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You are:

+ Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it.
+ Solution focused with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a strong work ethic and a growth mindset.
+ A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings.
+ Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
+ Entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
+ Able and willing to work in fast paced scale-up environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key.
+ Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building - we expect our team to be supporting our B-Corp and ESG goals while being proactive and mindful in suggesting ideas for the business to improve its practices.

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).

We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.

Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.

In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.

We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.  

An important note on our ways of working…
As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.