Pureplay Director (Amazon + Mercado Libre), Mexico

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Position Overview

SharkNinja is seeking a high-impact Director Pure Players Mexico to own and scale the companys Amazon and Mercado Libre businesses in Mexico. This role carries full commercial and operational accountability for Pure Player performance in-market including revenue growth profitability execution excellence and platform partnership development.

The Director will act as the single-threaded owner of Mexicos Pure Player strategy translating SharkNinjas Global Amazon COE playbook into locally relevant execution across both Amazon and Mercado Libre. This leader will manage in-market performance pods influence cross-functional partners and serve as the senior point of contact with Amazon Mexico and Mercado Libre Mexico leadership.

This role reports directly to the VP Pure Players Americas Expansion Managing Director Mexico; partnering closely with the Global Pureplay COE LATAM strategy leadership and Americas retail stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

P&L Ownership & Commercial Leadership

• Own the Pure Player P&L for Mexico including Amazon and Mercado Libre.
• Deliver sustainable growth in POS contribution margin and retailer gross margin.
• Set annual and quarterly revenue margin and investment targets across platforms.
• Balance growth ambitions with long-term channel strategy protection.

Platform Strategy & Joint Business Planning

• Lead Amazon Mexico and Mercado Libre Mexico strategies aligned to COE principles and local market dynamics.
• Own development and execution of Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with both platforms.
• Lead senior-level negotiations across promotions media visibility fulfillment programs and commercial terms.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with Amazon and Mercado Libre leadership teams.

Operating Model & Execution Excellence

• Deploy the COE maturity model and High Impact Initiatives across Mexico.
• Establish disciplined operating rhythms (WBRs MBRs QBRs) with clear KPI ownership.
• Drive excellence across pricing promotions content media conversion inventory and fulfillment.
• Ensure retail readiness for key tentpoles and peak moments.

People & Pod Leadership

• Lead and develop the Mexico Pure Player performance pod including Amazon and Mercado Libre account leads.
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability speed and continuous improvement.
• Coach teams to operate as owners not order-takers.

Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Marketing Product Operations Finance and Supply Chain to align Pure Player strategies with broader Mexico and Americas priorities.
• Coordinate with LATAM and Global COE leaders to scale best practices and drive capability building.
• Lead cross-platform and cross-market initiatives as needed.

Insights Governance & Executive Communication

• Serve as the executive voice for Pure Players in Mexico.
• Provide clear data-driven updates on performance risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Ensure strong forecasting inventory planning and risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Digital Commerce or related field (MBA is a plus).
• 8 years of experience in digital commerce sales or marketing including at least 4 years managing Amazon Mercado Libre business directly (ideally in Mexico or LATAM).
• Deep understanding of Amazon Mercado Libres retail platform algorithms and commercial levers including advertising content pricing promotions and operational metrics.
• Experience managing high-level retail negotiations and JBPs.
• Proven leadership in developing digital commerce strategies in FMCG or Consumer Electronics / Durable Goods industries.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (Portuguese is a plus).
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on experience using retail analytics sell-out tools and eCommerce KPIs.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and commercial orientation.
• Customer- and consumer-obsessed with a strong sense of ownership.
• Highly collaborative able to influence cross-functional teams and lead through others.
• Skilled in digital merchandising performance marketing and retail media.
• Analytical and data-driven with strong executional discipline.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced matrixed organizations across regions and time zones.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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