Digital Marketplace Director – Europe

About the role

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a senior leader to head its European marketplace business. Reporting to the VP Sales Europe, you will shape partnerships with key digital platforms and ensure a premium, consistent brand experience across all channels.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute Levi’s European marketplace strategy, identifying growth opportunities and increasing brand visibility.
• Own the marketplace P&L and channel performance, balancing growth, profitability, pricing integrity and brand reputation.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with key platforms such as Amazon, Zalando, ASOS and regional players, negotiating agreements and joint business plans.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of marketplace specialists, fostering accountability and innovation.
• Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Analytics and Global teams to optimise assortment, pricing, content and retail media investment.
• Use data and market intelligence to optimise fulfilment, customer engagement and retail media across platforms.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring scalable processes and compliance with platform requirements and European regulations.
• Identify new growth opportunities, test innovative solutions and continuously improve marketplace operations.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in digital commerce or marketplace management within retail or consumer goods.
• Proven track record of scaling businesses across European digital marketplaces, including Amazon, Zalando or ASOS.
• Strong knowledge of European marketplace regulations, market trends and consumer preferences.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on operational expertise.
• Excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills with external marketplace partners.
• Experience leading and inspiring specialist teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Required skills

• Proficiency with e‑commerce tools, marketplace dashboards and analytics platforms.
• Experience using Amazon Advertising or Zalando Marketing Services.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range €100,000‑€141,000 gross per year.
• Total rewards package including base pay, paid leave and product discounts.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.