Junior Marketplace Operations Specialist

About PHILIPP PLEIN

PHILIPP PLEIN is an expanding luxury fashion brand established in Munich in 1998 and now based in Lugano, Switzerland. With a bold creative vision, it is recognized for its striking, unconventional style. The company operates globally with over 200 employees and showrooms in major cities including Milan, New York, and Hong Kong. Their product range covers collections for men, women, and children as well as jewelry, accessories, and home goods, catering to a sophisticated, modern clientele worldwide.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Junior Marketplace Operations Specialist to join our digital commerce team. This role involves supporting the daily operations of Amazon and Walmart marketplaces, aiding product launches, catalog maintenance, promotions, and cross-team coordination across North and South America and Europe. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, organizing data, and wants to build a career in marketplace operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday management of Amazon and Walmart marketplaces.
• Partner with the Marketplace Manager and international teams for product and seasonal launches.
• Create and update product listings, pricing details, images, and descriptions.
• Support new product rollouts from setup to live launch.
• Manage catalog updates, product mapping, clustering, variations, and assortment adjustments.
• Ensure listings are accurate, live, and properly displayed.
• Identify and address listing issues, suppressed products, and marketplace alerts.
• Support promotional events such as Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Walmart Deals, and seasonal campaigns.
• Help with reporting and track key operational metrics and product performance.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Logistics, Customer Service, IT, and global marketplace teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Document processes and seek opportunities to enhance workflow automation and efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in e-commerce, marketplaces, retail, operations, or merchandising.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling large product data sets and using spreadsheets.
• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Proactive, dependable, and willing to own tasks.
• Positive, curious, and enthusiastic about learning.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Amazon Seller or Vendor Central platforms.
• Knowledge of Walmart Marketplace operations.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with product catalog management tools or PIM systems.
• Experience using AI or automation technologies.
• Background in fashion, retail, or luxury brand environments.

Why Work With Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join and grow with a global marketplace team during a pivotal phase. You'll gain direct exposure to major online marketplaces and collaborate with cross-continental teams. As the business expands, there’s scope for skill development, greater responsibility, and meaningful business impact. We welcome applications even if you don't meet every qualification—motivation and organizational skills are highly valued.