Director of Amazon Advertising

🚀 Help Brands Win on Amazon — and Love Where You Work 📍 Role: Director of Amazon Advertising 📍 Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite at Symphony Towers) 💰Compensation Range: $125,000-$175,000 DOE At Luminize, we help brands win, and as one of the top 5 Amazon sellers in the U.S., we’re looking for top performers to grow with us. 🎯 What You’ll Be Doing • Provide strategic leadership for the Advertising department, overseeing budget planning, resource optimization, and organizational design to scale performance across teams • Set and drive the advertising vision, establishing KPIs, long-term objectives, and performance frameworks to deliver measurable business impact and maximize ROAS • Mentor and develop high-potential leaders, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth aligned with company values • Leverage market intelligence and performance analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and guide the adoption of innovative Amazon Advertising strategies • Lead transformational initiatives to evolve advertising processes, improve executional efficiency, and position the team for future growth and industry leadership • Ensure operational alignment by integrating departmental initiatives and milestones with company-wide goals, championing cross-functional collaboration at the executive level ✅ What You Bring • Five or more (5+) years of experience in Amazon Advertising, ideally in agency environments and in a senior individual contributor role, including at least five (5) additional years in a management role • Deep experience within the Amazon ecosystem; managing high-performing teams and driving strategic growth across complex advertising operations • Demonstrated expertise in project and people management, including setting clear priorities, delegating effectively, and coaching teams toward aligned organizational goals • Strong adaptability and executional focus, with the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, constantly evolving advertising landscape • Technical proficiency in data analysis and reporting, leveraging Excel/Google Sheets to extract insights, track performance, and inform strategic planning within Amazon Advertising • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience 🏙 Where You’ll Work – The Luminize HQ You’ll be based in Symphony Towers, one of San Diego’s premier office spaces that offers: • Stunning views of the city and coastline • Free access to the building gym • Discounts at restaurants and cafes in the tower • Secure bike racks in the building and 24/7 paid parking in a nearby downtown structure • Close walking distance to 100+ of the top bars, restaurants, and coffee shops Our office is designed for comfort, productivity, and collaboration, featuring: • Ergonomic standing desks and high-quality workstations • A fully stocked snack bar, espresso machine, and cold drinks • A welcoming team lounge area and sunny workspaces • A clean, modern space where we can do our best work together 🎁 Benefits & Perks Our people are our #1 priority. 📈 Growth & Career Opportunities at Luminize At Luminize, growth isn’t just something we drive for our clients, it’s our mindset and a big priority for our people. If you’re ready to work with great people, do work that matters, and keep growing, we’d love to meet you!