Role Description
Are you a commercially minded relationship builder who thrives in the fast-paced world of e-commerce? As our
Marketplace Seller Success Manager
, you will own the end-to-end performance lifecycle of Yimblyβs diverse seller base. Your mission is to bridge the gap between seller potential and retail reality, driving incremental revenue while ensuring our marketplace remains a gold standard for quality and compliance.
Reporting directly to the Head of Trading & Products, you will be the central commercial point of contact for our sellers. Youβll act as a strategic partner, translating high-level trading priorities into SKU-level action plans that benefit our customers, our sellers, and the Yimbly brand.
Your key responsibilities include:
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Strategic Seller Development:
Oversee post-onboarding development by maintaining and reviewing structured Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to drive sustainable growth and tier progression on a monthly basis.
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Retail Media & Commercial Revenue:
Drive incremental revenue by identifying, packaging, and monetising seller-facing opportunities across retail media, data, and other commercial initiatives.
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Portfolio & Success Playbook:
Develop strategies for channel optimisation and seller retention while continuously refining the seller playbook and training materials to streamline operations.
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Trading Coordination:
Supply the Trading team with weekly and monthly seller offers at the SKU level and lead seller negotiations to enhance pricing, margin, funding, or exclusivity.
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B2B Communications:
Own and lead all seller communications regarding seasonal campaigns promotions and service messaging to ensure high engagement.
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Performance & Compliance:
Monitor performance to ensure strict compliance with marketplace policies, SLAs, and regulatory standards.
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Listing Excellence:
Collaborate with sellers to optimise product listings for "Retail Readiness," ensuring high-quality images and descriptions.
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Audit & Intervention:
Conduct regular reviews to identify underperforming sellers for structured recovery plans or offboarding.
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Data & Dispute Resolution:
Use performance analytics to identify growth opportunities or gaps and mediate seller-related inquiries and disputes.
Qualifications
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High-energy professional with analytical rigour and exceptional communication skills.
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Sharp commercial acumen and proven track record in account management within a multi-seller marketplace or retail environment.
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Highly proficient in Google Sheets for complex data manipulation and analysis.
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Experience with Google Slides or PowerPoint for high-stakes stakeholder presentations.
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Experience identifying revenue-driving opportunities such as Retail Media.
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Firm grasp of marketplace regulatory standards, including tax, safety, and SLA compliance.
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Familiarity with platforms like Mirakl or Shopify.
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Ability to use performance analytics to diagnose gaps and identify commercial trends.
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Exceptional communication for managing B2B relationships and mediating disputes.
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Collaborative worker who thrives at pace, demonstrating imagination to create new retail opportunities.
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Experience within a large-scale commercial publishing or digital media ecosystem is highly desirable.
Requirements
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Proven track record in account management within a multi-seller marketplace or retail environment.
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Experience with Google Sheets for data analysis.
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Proficiency in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
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Experience with Retail Media and marketplace regulatory standards.
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Ability to navigate platforms like Mirakl or Shopify.
Benefits
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25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with an extra day after three, five, and ten years.
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An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer.
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Big moment day - an extra dayβs paid leave for significant life events.
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Bonus scheme to share in company success.
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Pension contributions matched up to 6% with salary sacrifice options.
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Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave.
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A healthcare cash plan for medical expenses.
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Car lease scheme for electric or hybrid cars through salary sacrifice.
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Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme.
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Access to discounts, including 15% off with Reach's online marketplace, Yimbly.
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Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology.