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Momentous

Senior Director of Amazon

Park City, UT

Oversee Amazon merchandising, content, SEO, advertising, promotions, pricing, and retail readiness. * Ensure marketing investments generate measurable commercial returns. * Continuously improve ...

Momentous

Senior Director of Amazon

Park City, UT · On-site

Oversee Amazon merchandising, content, SEO, advertising, promotions, pricing, and retail readiness. * Ensure marketing investments generate measurable commercial returns. * Continuously improve ...

Victoria's Secret

Digital Merchant, Amazon

Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site

$99K - $134K/yr

Your Role The Digital Merchant is responsible for the end-to-end execution of product setup and ... Partner with external platforms and agencies such as Amazon and Rithum to apply best practices and ...

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How much do amazon merchant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for amazon merchant in the United States is $40,596.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25,000.00 and $43,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Amazon merchant?

Amazon Merchants are individuals or businesses that sell products directly to consumers on the Amazon marketplace. They can be third-party sellers using the Amazon Seller Central platform to list and manage their inventory. Merchants can choose to fulfill orders themselves or use Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service, where Amazon handles storage, shipping, and customer service. Becoming an Amazon Merchant allows sellers to reach a vast customer base and leverage Amazon's global logistics network.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Amazon merchant?

To thrive as an Amazon Merchant, you need strong business acumen, understanding of e-commerce best practices, and knowledge of Amazon’s policies and seller requirements. Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central, inventory management software, and data analytics tools is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation set successful merchants apart. These abilities are crucial for maximizing sales, maintaining high seller ratings, and navigating the competitive Amazon marketplace.

What are common challenges Amazon merchants face when managing inventory, and how can they be addressed?

Amazon Merchants often encounter challenges such as stockouts, overstocking, and supply chain delays. Managing inventory efficiently requires regular monitoring of sales trends, accurate demand forecasting, and using Amazon's inventory management tools. Many successful merchants also leverage third-party software for real-time tracking and automate reordering processes to minimize human error. Staying proactive helps prevent lost sales due to stockouts and reduces storage fees from surplus inventory.

What is the difference between Amazon Merchant vs Amazon Seller?

AspectAmazon MerchantAmazon Seller
CredentialsBasic e-commerce knowledge, sometimes certificationsSame as Amazon Merchant, often includes seller account setup
Work EnvironmentOnline platform management, inventory handlingOnline platform management, product listing, customer service
Industry UsageUsed interchangeably in e-commerceCommonly used term for individual or business selling on Amazon
Search & ComparisonLess common, more generalMore frequently searched, specific to Amazon selling activities

Amazon Merchant and Amazon Seller are often used interchangeably, but 'Amazon Seller' is the more common term for individuals or businesses listing products on Amazon. Both roles involve managing product listings, inventory, and customer interactions, with similar credentials required. Understanding these terms helps clarify job descriptions and search intent in the e-commerce industry.

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Infographic showing various Amazon Merchant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,596 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Performance Marketing Specialist - Amazon Advertising

Zinus Inc

San Ramon, CA • On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Performance Marketing Specialist – Amazon Advertising

Location: San Ramon, CA  
 

Role Summary

Zinus, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Performance/Digital Marketing Specialist (Amazon Ads) to join our U.S. Growth Marketing team. 
 
This role will focus on Amazon Advertising, with primary responsibility of managing Sponsored Ads campaigns. The ideal candidate combines hands-on platform experience with translating marketplace performance data into actionable recommendations that drive profitable growth. We are looking for a marketer who can  identify opportunities, diagnose performance challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, and proactively recommend solutions. Success in this role requires strong ownership and the ability to translate data into measurable business outcomes while responsibly managing advertising investment.
 
You will work closely with Growth Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, Content, and Demand Planning teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day execution and optimization of Amazon Advertising Sponsored Ads campaigns
  • Build campaign structures that align with category priorities, category strategies, product lifecycle stages, and promotions, and business events
  • Assist with managing advertising budgets and allocating spend based on performance and business priorities. 
  • Manage advertising investment across campaigns by balancing business priorities, performance objectives, and responsible budget stewardship
  • Monitor campaign performance and identify risks, trends, and growth opportunities for improvement.
  • Analyze performance across SKU, category, and portfolio levels
  • Help identify affecting performance, including media, content, promotions, pricing, and  competition.
  • Build and maintain reports that connect advertising activity with sales and broader business outcomes.
  • Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Content, and Demand Planning teams to ensure advertising strategies align with business priorities
  • Design and execute tests involving bids, targeting, creative, assortment, and budget strategies
  • Stay informed about Sponsored Ads and broader retail media developments
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiency. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Marketing, Business, Analytics, Communications, or a related filed is preferred.
  • Two or more years of relevant experience with Amazon, Performance Marketing, Paid Media, Advertising, Retail Media, Ad Campaigns
  • Hands-on experience managing Sponsored Ads advertising campaigns in a professional or internship setting
  • Proven experience managing retail media budgets and performance goals
  • Deep understanding of Amazon marketplace advertising
  • Experience managing advertising for large product catalogs (100+ active SKUs preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel proficiency including pivots, lookups, filtering, and data analysis
  • Experience translating data into recommendations for business stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Skai or similar retail media management platforms
  • Experience in mattresses, furniture, home furnishings, or other large-item ecommerce categories (Amazon hardlines)
  • Familiarity with Amazon Demand Side Platform (DSP) or additional retail media networks/DSPs
  • Experience working directly with Amazon merchants, category teams, or supplier organizations
  • Understanding of Amazon’s merchandising, promotional, and marketplace ecosystem
  • Experience partnering with sales, merchandising, and ecommerce teams to drive business outcomes


Work Authorization/Security Clearance 
 Must be authorized to work within the US.


About Zinus

Zinus, Inc. is a growing and highly successful global eCommerce company that values and empowers an entrepreneurial spirit in all of our employees. One of America's first mattress-in-a-box brands, Zinus, Inc. has over 20+ years of experience compressing and delivering mattresses straight to your door. As makers of our products, we incorporate customer feedback into our product design and future innovations. Working at Zinus, Inc. means joining a team that is committed to the happiness of its employees and customers, striving to deliver products and experiences that invoke a little joy, every day. Come and be a part of the world’s most loved online mattress and furniture brand.