Head of Marketplaces | Scrabble
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Marketplaces
Location: Gurgaon, India (On-site)
Experience Required: 6–10 years
Department: Growth / E-Commerce
Reporting to: Chief Growth Officer
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Head of Marketplaces to drive revenue and growth
across all third-party e-commerce platforms. This leader will own the marketplace P&L and will be
responsible for scaling business across Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart, Zepto, Myntra, and emerging
platforms.
You will manage a team of dedicated Key Account Managers (KAMs), each responsible for a specific
platform, and work cross-functionally with marketing, ops, and supply teams to ensure seamless
execution and sustained performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Revenue & Growth Ownership:
• Take complete ownership of top-line and bottom-line performance across marketplaces,
ensuring consistent MoM and YoY growth.
• Marketplace Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor a team of platform-specific KAMs to execute platform strategies, campaigns,
and activations effectively.
• Joint Business Planning:
• Drive annual and quarterly business plans with marketplace partners, aligning on revenue
goals, visibility levers, and marketing investments.
• Visibility & Conversion Optimization:
• Oversee listing quality, catalog hygiene, review generation, merchandising, and paid visibility
to drive CTR and conversion across platforms.
• Performance Marketing Oversight:
• Manage AMS, Flipkart Ads, and other platform advertising with a focus on ROAS and cost-
efficiency. Collaborate with the performance team on budget allocation and ad performance
reviews.
• Forecasting & Supply Planning:
• Align with demand planners to ensure accurate forecasting, inventory availability, and fulfillment
across models like FBA, FBF, SJIT, etc.
• Campaign Execution:
• Lead brand participation in large-sale events (e.g., Pink Friday, BBD, Super Value Days) and
ensure timely execution of pricing, discounts, and creatives.
• Competitive Benchmarking:
• Stay ahead of industry trends and category movements; identify whitespace and platform-led
innovations to gain a competitive edge.
Requirements
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in e-commerce or D2C business, with a strong
understanding of Indian marketplaces.
• At least 3 years of experience managing marketplace performance (Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart,
etc.) in a consumer brand, preferably beauty/personal care/FMCG.
• Proven success in scaling marketplace revenue and optimising advertising spends.• Strong leadership skills with experience managing KAMs or cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Amazon Seller Central, Flipkart Dashboard, Nykaa Seller
Panel, and marketplace advertising tools.