ppbARAD /b is a bstrategic consulting company /b operating in the field of digital transformation. We are a boutique firm with a bclear vision: consulting that is rigorous, human, and forward-looking. /b Today, that means embracing artificial intelligence not as a trend, but as a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and compete. /p pWe 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. /p h3Our Team /h3 pWe 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. /p pThis means that as a bSenior Marketplace Consultant /b 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. /p h3Job Role /h3 pWe are looking for a bSenior Marketplace Consultant /b 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. /p pbSeniority level: /bSenior Consultant /p pbRAL: /b€ 35,000 – € 40,000 gross per year (commensurate with experience) /p pYou will contribute to the bmanagement, optimisation and performance growth of digital sales channels, with a strong focus on marketplace and e‑concession activities /b , supporting our clients in improving commercial results, operational effectiveness and channel coherence across all platforms. /p pThis is not a purely operational role.



You will bown marketplace strategy end‑to‑end /b — 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. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 pOwn the bmarketplace strategy and management /b across all platforms and geographies, including third‑party marketplaces (e.g. Amazon, Zalando, Farfetch or similar) and DTC channels /p pbManage relationships with marketplace partners /b , defining strategies and activities for merchandising, marketing campaigns and operations in alignment with internal functions /p pbLead the launch of new platforms and markets /b , from business plan development through integration and go‑live, coordinating with key stakeholders /p pbDrive business development of new opportunity areas /b , initiatives, platforms and partners /p pbMonitor channel performance through commercial and operational KPIs /b such as sales, conversion, traffic, pricing, promotions and stock availability /p pbManage budgeting and forecasting /b in coordination with regions and client stakeholders /p pbCollaborate with cross‑functional teams /b (marketing, CRM, customer service, logistics, technology) to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the omnichannel customer journey /p pbContribute to the definition and execution of channel development plans /b , including marketplace expansion and international rollouts /p pSupport catalogue, pricing, promotional and content optimisation activities across digital channels /p pbLeverage advanced analytics, data science techniques, and data‑driven tools /b — including AI‑enabled solutions — to support operational and strategic decision‑making /p pPrepare analyses, presentations and insights for clients and internal stakeholders /p h3Requirements /h3 pb3–5 years of experience in marketplace management,



e‑commerce or channel management roles /b , ideally within retail, fashion or luxury environments /p pbProven experience managing international marketplace platforms /b (e.g. Amazon, Zalando, Farfetch or similar) and partner relationships /p pSolid understanding of digital commerce dynamics and key e‑commerce performance metrics /p pAbility to bmanage multiple activities and priorities in parallel /b , with attention to detail and strong organisational skills /p pbStrong analytical and data science mindset /b with confidence in data crunching, statistical analysis, and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets /p pbExperience with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting /b /p pStrong interest in digital commerce, omnichannel models and the application of artificial intelligence to business /p pExcellent communication skills in both Italian and English /p pBased in Bologna or willing to relocate, with flexibility for hybrid working /p pbExperience in retail, fashion or luxury e‑commerce projects /b , ideally in marketplace or e‑concession coordination roles /p pAdvanced degree in Marketing, Business or a related field (e.g. Master's degree) /p pFamiliarity with e‑commerce platforms, OMS, PIM, web analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Power BI, Qlik) /p pExperience with data analysis tools such as Python (pandas, numpy), SQL, Excel advanced functions, or other data science frameworks for extracting insights from large datasets /p pInternational experience or cross‑country collaboration /p h3Why working with us: /h3 pWe put people first – life can be hard, we actively try to make it easier: for instance we bcombined on‑premises /b (either in our Bologna or Milan offices) band remote working /b before it was cool. /p pWe value ideas - all ideas are worth sharing but most importantly hearing, no matter where they come from: bwe debate /b (friendly), we choose the path band we all commit /b . /p pWe work with the best - we are proud to have both bthe greatest clients /b from a wide range of different industries, and bthe best talents /b to push our limits further every day. /p pWe have fun along the way - we are a small, cohesive bunch of characters but we are always open to bwelcoming new friends /b to the party! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Marketplace Consultant (Bologna)
🏢 Arad Digital
📍 Bologna