• Marketplace Operations & Account Health: Manage daily marketplace operations, monitor KPIs (Buy Box, CVR, ratings, returns, OOS), and maintain account compliance and operational health

• Catalog & Feed Management: Maintain catalog structure (SKU/EAN, pricing, product data), handle flat-file uploads, validate feeds, and ensure data accuracy

• SEO & Listing Optimization: Conduct keyword research, optimize product titles, bullets, backend terms to maximize listing visibility and conversion

• Competitor Benchmarking: Track competitor pricing, reviews, and share of voice to identify opportunities for growth

• New Marketplace Onboarding: Support listing setup, compliance, and go-live coordination for new EU marketplaces

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor marketplace performance metrics, provide insights, and deliver regular reporting on catalog health and KPIs

• Process Improvement & Problem Solving: Identify inefficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and implement ways to enhance catalog accuracy and overall marketplace performance

• Detail-Oriented & Ownership-Driven: Strong attention to detail with the ability to take full ownership of tasks and deliverables

• Structured & Analytical: Able to manage multiple marketplaces, troubleshoot issues, and analyze performance data to drive improvements

• Strong Communicator: Clear and confident communication across cross-functional teams in English

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Tradebyte / TB.One (preferred), Excel/Sheets (VLOOKUP, filters, pivot tables), and marketplace KPI tracking

• Education & Marketplace Expertise: Completed degree in Business Administration, E-Commerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field. Hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central operations, flat-file/feed management, SEO optimization, and catalog management (SKU/EAN structure) is highly desirable. Internships or projects in marketplace management are a plus

• Proactive & Problem-Solver: Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, identifying inefficiencies, resolving listing or feed issues, and implementing process improvements

Working at ahead is more than just a job - it’s your opportunity to develop as a professional and as a person, while shaping the future of snacking. Our mission is to make low sugar the new standard, and we pour that ambition into every product we create. You’ll become part of a team where international talent, startup drive, real impact, and true ownership come together.

• Hypergrowth Environment: If you're looking for greenfield, creative freedom, and real impact, you're in the right place. We're a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
• Great Workspace: A central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster, top equipment (MacBook), snacks, drinks, plenty of ahead products - and yes, a ping-pong table. We’re also pet-friendly, so you can always bring your furry friend along
• Amazing Team: Young, international, ambitious - inspiring colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and genuinely enjoy working together
• Career Growth: Develop through cross-functional projects, structured feedback cycles, and a steep learning curve in a dynamic, high growth environment. We offer a fair, attractive salary with role-dependent bonus opportunities
• Great Benefits: Fuel yourself with ahead snacks, drinks, and merch - we’ve got you covered. On top: a €50 monthly allowance to spend as you like - Urban Sports Club, mobility options, or vouchers from your favorite brands (IKEA, MediaMarkt, Lego and more)
• Vacation Days: Enjoy 28 vacation days plus two extra days off on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
• Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you won’t forget

This role is based in Hamburg or Berlin, with the flexibility for up to 2 home office days per week. If this resonates with you, you can dive into the next steps as outlined below!

Let’s get started! Here’s what the application process looks like:

Send us your resume and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.

1. We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
2. After our initial meeting, you’ll work on a case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
3. Meet our team and the founders, Johannes and Philip, during the interview process and case study presentation.
4. If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!

Just reach out to us for a chat!

ahead GmbH is an equal opportunity workplace and is devoted to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.