Head of Amazon
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R74,000 – R129,500 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Head of Amazon Advertising & Performance Marketing
Location:Remote (Preference for Western / Western-aligned time zones)Type:Full-TimeReports to:CEOCompensation:Top-decile base + aggressive profit-based upside
The Role – In One Sentence
You are themoney engine on Amazon.
You ownevery dollar that comes in the door through Amazon PPC/DSP and retail media— and you know exactly how to turn ad spend into profitable, compounding growth. No excuses, no “seasonality,” no “the algorithm changed.”
Amazon is your home field. Other channels are tools you wield to support it.
First 90 Days – Non-Negotiable Outcomes
If this doesn’t excite you as a challenge, this isn’t your role.
* Full Amazon Audit – Nothing UncheckedSponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, DSPCampaign structure, keyword targeting, audience segmentation, placementsListing quality: titles, bullets, images, A+ content, reviews, pricing, bundles→ Result:full teardown with clear kill/scale/rebuild plan.
Full Amazon Audit – Nothing Unchecked
* Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, DSP
Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, DSP
* Campaign structure, keyword targeting, audience segmentation, placements
Campaign structure, keyword targeting, audience segmentation, placements
* Listing quality: titles, bullets, images, A+ content, reviews, pricing, bundles→ Result:full teardown with clear kill/scale/rebuild plan.
Listing quality: titles, bullets, images, A+ content, reviews, pricing, bundles→ Result:full teardown with clear kill/scale/rebuild plan.
* New Testing Machine Live (Amazon-First)Minimum20 new tests/weekacross: keywords, bids, creatives, angles, funnels, audiencesSystematic framework for A/B testing and rapid iterationClear “what we test / why we test / how we decide” playbook
New Testing Machine Live (Amazon-First)
* Minimum20 new tests/weekacross: keywords, bids, creatives, angles, funnels, audiences
Minimum20 new tests/weekacross: keywords, bids, creatives, angles, funnels, audiences
* Systematic framework for A/B testing and rapid iteration
Systematic framework for A/B testing and rapid iteration
* Clear “what we test / why we test / how we decide” playbook
Clear “what we test / why we test / how we decide” playbook
* Amazon Profitability Benchmarks Hit or Clearly Tracked TowardTarget TACoS, ACOS, and blended ROAS defined and trackedPath to3.5×+ blended ROASacross Amazon and supporting channels on meaningful spend$200k+/month in controlled, profitable ad spend (or ready to scale to that level sustainably)
Amazon Profitability Benchmarks Hit or Clearly Tracked Toward
* Target TACoS, ACOS, and blended ROAS defined and tracked
Target TACoS, ACOS, and blended ROAS defined and tracked
* Path to3.5×+ blended ROASacross Amazon and supporting channels on meaningful spend
Path to3.5×+ blended ROASacross Amazon and supporting channels on meaningful spend
* $200k+/month in controlled, profitable ad spend (or ready to scale to that level sustainably)
$200k+/month in controlled, profitable ad spend (or ready to scale to that level sustainably)
* Founder IndependenceZero reliance on the CEO for copy, angles, hooks, or approvalsYou bring the ideas, tests, and decisions — Founder stays in vision and product, not ads.
Founder Independence
* Zero reliance on the CEO for copy, angles, hooks, or approvals
Zero reliance on the CEO for copy, angles, hooks, or approvals
* You bring the ideas, tests, and decisions — Founder stays in vision and product, not ads.
You bring the ideas, tests, and decisions — Founder stays in vision and product, not ads.
What You Own
You areHead of Amazon Ads, but you understand the whole growth ecosystem.
Amazon – Your Core Battlefield
* Amazon PPC: Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display
Amazon PPC: Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display
* Amazon DSP strategy and optimization
Amazon DSP strategy and optimization
* Keyword research, search term mining, and negative keyword strategy
Keyword research, search term mining, and negative keyword strategy
* Campaign architecture (structure for scale, not chaos)
Campaign architecture (structure for scale, not chaos)
* Bid strategies (down-only, up/down, fixed bids, placement adjustments)
Bid strategies (down-only, up/down, fixed bids, placement adjustments)
* TACoS/ACOS optimization and margin protection
TACoS/ACOS optimization and margin protection
* Launch strategy for new products, variants, and bundles
Launch strategy for new products, variants, and bundles
Conversion & Creative
* Listing optimization: titles, bullets, imagery, A+ content, brand store
Listing optimization: titles, bullets, imagery, A+ content, brand store
* Review strategy, social proof, and UGC alignment with Amazon page assets
Review strategy, social proof, and UGC alignment with Amazon page assets
* Creative strategy for Amazon ads (thumbnails, video, lifestyle, comparison ads)
Creative strategy for Amazon ads (thumbnails, vide
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R74,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($4,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →