ppARAD is a strategic consulting company operating in the field of digital transformation. We are a boutique firm with a clear vision: consulting that is rigorous, human, and forward-looking. Today, that means embracing artificial intelligence not as a trend, but as a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and compete. /ppWe are looking for inspired talents, digital enthusiasts who want to grow professionally in a fast and stimulating environment, taking advantage of the opportunity to be directly involved right away on various and complex projects — from strategic to organisational consultancy, from optimisation of e-commerce performance to product management, from the set-up of digital channels to business development, and increasingly into AI-driven solutions and agentic commerce. /ph3Our Team /h3pWe are a team of 35 professionals, with a distinctive characteristic: approximately half of our team consists of former C-level executives — CEOs, CDOs, CMOs, and Managing Directors — with over 20 years of international experience in retail, e-commerce, and digital transformation. /ppThis means that as a Senior Marketplace Consultant at ARAD, you won't just manage online related projects: you will learn directly from senior leaders who have built and scaled digital businesses across Europe and beyond. It's an environment designed for accelerated growth and hands-on mentorship that few consulting firms can offer. /ph3Job Role /h3pWe are looking for a Senior Marketplace Consultant to join our Bologna team, with 3 – 5 years of experience in marketplace management, e-commerce or digital retail consulting environments, ideally including direct responsibility for marketplace strategy on international platforms. /ppSeniority level: Senior Consultant /ppRAL: € 35,000 – € 40,000 gross per year (commensurate with experience) /ppYou will contribute to the management, optimisation and performance growth of digital sales channels, with a strong focus on marketplace and e-concession activities, supporting our clients in improving commercial results, operational effectiveness and channel coherence across all platforms. /ppThis is not a purely operational role.



You will own marketplace strategy end-to-end — from partner relationship management and business development to platform launches and performance analysis — working at the intersection of execution, data-driven analysis, and continuous improvement, collaborating with senior consultants and client teams on complex, multi-channel initiatives. You will leverage data science methodologies to extract insights, identify patterns, and drive decision-making based on quantitative evidence. /ph3Responsibilities /h3pOwn the marketplace strategy and management across all platforms and geographies, including third-party marketplaces (e.g. Amazon, Zalando, Farfetch or similar) and DTC channels /ppManage relationships with marketplace partners, defining strategies and activities for merchandising, marketing campaigns and operations in alignment with internal functions /ppLead the launch of new platforms and markets, from business plan development through integration and go-live, coordinating with key stakeholders /ppDrive business development of new opportunity areas, initiatives, platforms and partners /ppMonitor channel performance through commercial and operational KPIs such as sales, conversion, traffic, pricing, promotions and stock availability /ppManage budgeting and forecasting in coordination with regions and client stakeholders /ppCollaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, CRM, customer service, logistics, technology) to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the omnichannel customer journey /ppContribute to the definition and execution of channel development plans, including marketplace expansion and international rollouts /ppSupport catalogue, pricing, promotional and content optimisation activities across digital channels /ppLeverage advanced analytics, data science techniques, and data-driven tools — including AI-enabled solutions — to support operational and strategic decision-making /ppPrepare analyses, presentations and insights for clients and internal stakeholders /ph3Requirements /h3p3–5 years of experience in marketplace management,



e-commerce or channel management roles, ideally within retail, fashion or luxury environments /ppProven experience managing international marketplace platforms (e.g. Amazon, Zalando, Farfetch or similar) and partner relationships /ppSolid understanding of digital commerce dynamics and key e-commerce performance metrics /ppAbility to manage multiple activities and priorities in parallel, with attention to detail and strong organisational skills /ppStrong analytical and data science mindset with confidence in data crunching, statistical analysis, and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets /ppExperience with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting /ppStrong interest in digital commerce, omnichannel models and the application of artificial intelligence to business /ppExcellent communication skills in both Italian and English /ppBased in Bologna or willing to relocate, with flexibility for hybrid working /ph3Valued Experience /h3pExperience in retail, fashion or luxury e-commerce projects, ideally in marketplace or e-concession coordination roles /ppAdvanced degree in Marketing, Business or a related field (e.g. Master's degree) /ppFamiliarity with e-commerce platforms, OMS, PIM, web analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Power BI, Qlik) /ppExperience with data analysis tools such as Python (pandas, numpy), SQL, Excel advanced functions, or other data science frameworks for extracting insights from large datasets /ppInternational experience or cross-country collaboration /ph3Why working with us: /h3pWe put people first - life can be hard, we actively try to make it easier: for instance we combined on-premises (either in our Bologna or Milan offices) and remote working before it was cool. /ppWe value ideas - all ideas are worth sharing but most importantly hearing, no matter where they come from: we debate (friendly), we choose the path and we all commit. /ppWe work with the best - we are proud to have both the greatest clients from a wide range of different industries, and the best talents to push our limits further every day. /ppWe have fun along the way - we are a small, cohesive bunch of characters but we are always open to welcoming new friends to the party! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Marketplace Consultant (Bologna)
🏢 ARAD DIGITAL
📍 Bologna