Manager Indirect EMEA – Commercial Strategy, Advertising & Data Insights (Consumer Audio)

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands?

The market we are leading in is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

You will join our E-commerce department based in Garching, Germany in the position of:

Manager Indirect EMEA – Commercial Strategy, Advertising & Data Insights (Consumer Audio)

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

What You’ll Be Part Of:

The Purpose of the role is to own the growth and execution of the Amazon EMEA business for Consumer Audio — connecting commercial strategy, advertising investment, merchandising/retail execution, and data & analytics into one coherent operating model. Acts as the primary interface between Amazon Advertising, internal HARMAN teams, and agency partners, translating strategy into clear ownership, scalable data-driven processes, and measurable results.

This is a commercially accountable role, requiring strong P&L understanding and responsibility for managing and optimizing an annual advertising investment of €10M+. The role must be able to balance revenue growth, profitability and return on investment, translating significant marketing investments into measurable business results.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role has direct 3 reports of the team to implement organizational objectives to grow online business in EMEA. The team consists of:

- 1 Merchandise Specialist
- 1 Advertising Specialist
- 1 Data Analyst

How You’ll Make An Impact:

- Lead Amazon EMEA strategy and planning, linking commercial priorities, full-funnel advertising (budget allocation, performance, optimization), and merchandising/retail execution (PDPs, Brand Stores, promotions).
- Own governance with Amazon Advertising/Retail and manage the performance-management rhythm (MBRs, QBRs, forecasts, investment reviews).
- Lead planning for key Amazon moments (Prime Day, BFCM, NPI launches) and manage/challenge agency partners on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Advise Amazon stakeholders (sales, marketing, supply chain) on strategic data requests; supervise weekly/monthly/post-campaign reporting.
- Define and drive the team's data strategy — tech stack, tools, reporting model — including a roll-out plan for modern/AI-driven tools to reduce reporting dependency and increase self-service across the indirect team.
- Use visualization and presentations to challenge the commercial organization and drive change in data culture and decision-making.
- Lead, coach and develop a team spanning advertising, merchandising and data specialists, building clear ownership and growth paths.
- Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and EMEA leadership to surface dependencies, risks and growth opportunities.

What Makes You A Strong Fit:

- At least 6 years in Amazon/eCommerce, digital marketing, or strategic online accounts, with strong command of Amazon's commercial and advertising ecosystem (Vendor Central, Advertising Console, Amazon Marketing Cloud).
- Proven experience in performance marketing, retail media and digital merchandising, plus managing budgets/forecasts against targets and external agencies.
- Advanced analytical skillset: Excel, Power Query, SQL, Power BI; working Python knowledge (Pandas/NumPy) a strong plus.
- Track record turning complex data into clear business recommendations and influencing stakeholders through visualization/storytelling.
- People-leadership experience, ideally having managed both commercial/advertising and data specialists.
- Strong stakeholder management across functions and countries; comfortable prioritizing in a fast-moving environment.

Things To Know:

Success in the Role : A clear, scalable connection between commercial strategy, media investment, retail execution and data-driven decision-making — supported by a strong, well-developed team and modern, largely self-service reporting infrastructure across Amazon EMEA.

What You Can Expect:

- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement support.
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.

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Pay Transparency
The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.
Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.
How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.
Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.
Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today! (https://harmanglobal.avature.net/talentcommunity)

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