The Role
The Director of Advertising will lead Amazon Advertising strategies, manage teams, set KPIs, and drive strategic vision and performance for growth.
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🚀 Help Brands Win on Amazon - and Love Where You Work
📍 Role: Director of Amazon Advertising
📍 Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers)
💰 Compensation Range: $150,000-$200,000 DOE
At Luminize, we help brands win, and as one of the top 5 Amazon sellers in the US, we’re looking for top performers to grow with us.
We’re shaping brand stories, driving scalable growth, and setting new standards for what performance looks like on the world’s biggest retail platform. We’re looking for a Director of Amazon Advertising who can drive the strategic vision, growth, and performance of the Advertising department by leading teams, optimizing resources and budgets, and setting KPIs and long-term goals to enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and market leadership.
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
🏙 You’ll be based in Symphony Towers, one of San Diego’s premier office spaces that offers:
Our office is designed for comfort, productivity, and collaboration, featuring:
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Our people are our #1 priority. Our benefits include:
💵 Compensation Transparency
We’ve listed a broad salary range of $150,000-$200,000/year to account for varying levels of experience, skill sets, and leadership depth. Where you land in the range will depend on how your background aligns with this role.
We’re committed to compensating based on value and impact, not just years on paper, and we’re happy to have open conversations throughout the process.
📈 Growth & Career Opportunities at Luminize
At Luminize, growth isn’t just something we drive for our clients; it’s our mindset and a big priority for our people.
We offer clear career paths and leveling guidelines so you always know where you stand, what’s next, and what skills and experience you need to get there. From day one, you’ll have visibility into advancement opportunities and what it takes to grow into leadership, specialization, or other cross-functional roles.
We’re proud of our strong track record of promoting from within. Many of our team leads and
managers started in independent contributor roles and grew by consistently showing initiative,
curiosity, and impact. We only hire externally when needed, because we believe the best future
leaders are often already here.
You’ll also benefit from:
If you’re excited to take ownership and grow, both in your craft and your career, you’ll be in good company here.
About Luminize
Luminize is a full-service Amazon growth partner helping brands achieve next-level success in a competitive digital marketplace. From creative strategy to advertising and analytics, we combine expertise and hustle to fuel results for brands in CPG, health, wellness, beauty, and Beyond.
We’re not your typical agency, and we like it that way. We operate with transparency, celebrate wins often, and treat every brand like it’s our own.
If you’re ready to work with great people, do work that matters, and keep growing, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply now and let’s grow together!
📍 Role: Director of Amazon Advertising
📍 Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers)
💰 Compensation Range: $150,000-$200,000 DOE
At Luminize, we help brands win, and as one of the top 5 Amazon sellers in the US, we’re looking for top performers to grow with us.
We’re shaping brand stories, driving scalable growth, and setting new standards for what performance looks like on the world’s biggest retail platform. We’re looking for a Director of Amazon Advertising who can drive the strategic vision, growth, and performance of the Advertising department by leading teams, optimizing resources and budgets, and setting KPIs and long-term goals to enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and market leadership.
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
- 📂 Provide strategic leadership for the Advertising department, overseeing budget planning, resource optimization, and organizational design to scale performance across teams
- 🤝 Lead transformational initiatives to evolve advertising processes, improve executional efficiency, and position the team for future growth and industry leadership
- Set and drive the advertising vision, establishing KPIs, long-term objectives, and performance frameworks to deliver measurable business impact and maximize ROAS
- Mentor and develop high-potential leaders, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth aligned with company values
- Leverage market intelligence and performance analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and guide the adoption of innovative Amazon Advertising strategies
- 📚 Ensure operational alignment by integrating departmental initiatives and milestones with company-wide goals, championing cross-functional collaboration at the executive level
- 🧠 Five or more (5+) years of experience in Amazon Advertising, ideally in agency environments and as a senior individual contributor, including at least five (5) additional years in a management role
- ✍️ Deep experience within the Amazon ecosystem; managing high-performing teams and driving strategic growth across complex advertising operations
- Demonstrated expertise in project and people management, including setting clear priorities, delegating effectively, and coaching teams toward aligned organizational goals
- 🖥️ Technical proficiency in data analysis and reporting, leveraging Excel/Google Sheets to extract insights, track performance, and inform strategic planning within Amazon Advertising
- Strong adaptability and executional focus, with the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, constantly evolving advertising landscape
- 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
🏙 You’ll be based in Symphony Towers, one of San Diego’s premier office spaces that offers:
- Stunning views of the city and coastline
- Free access to the building gym
- Discounts at restaurants and cafes in the tower
- Secure bike racks in the building and 24/7 paid parking in a nearby downtown structure
- Close walking distance to 100+ of the top bars, restaurants, and coffee shops
Our office is designed for comfort, productivity, and collaboration, featuring:
- Ergonomic standing desks and high-quality workstations
- A fully stocked snack bar, espresso machine, and cold drinks
- A welcoming team lounge area and sunny workspaces
- A clean, modern space where we can do our best work together
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Our people are our #1 priority. Our benefits include:
- Multiple medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross
- Dental & vision insurance (including orthodontia and annual exams)
- Pet benefit program with savings on vet care, products, and services
- Paid vacation (accruing up to 120+ hours/year with rollover and cap)
- Paid holidays annually
- Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependents under 26
- Benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
💵 Compensation Transparency
We’ve listed a broad salary range of $150,000-$200,000/year to account for varying levels of experience, skill sets, and leadership depth. Where you land in the range will depend on how your background aligns with this role.
We’re committed to compensating based on value and impact, not just years on paper, and we’re happy to have open conversations throughout the process.
📈 Growth & Career Opportunities at Luminize
At Luminize, growth isn’t just something we drive for our clients; it’s our mindset and a big priority for our people.
We offer clear career paths and leveling guidelines so you always know where you stand, what’s next, and what skills and experience you need to get there. From day one, you’ll have visibility into advancement opportunities and what it takes to grow into leadership, specialization, or other cross-functional roles.
We’re proud of our strong track record of promoting from within. Many of our team leads and
managers started in independent contributor roles and grew by consistently showing initiative,
curiosity, and impact. We only hire externally when needed, because we believe the best future
leaders are often already here.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Mentorship from experienced managers during 1:1s and annual performance reviews
- Cross-functional exposure to departments including content, brand management, software, supply chain, operations, and catalog
- Learning resources, including Udemy course access, and additional training programs and courses
- A culture that encourages asking questions, trying new things, and leveling up together
If you’re excited to take ownership and grow, both in your craft and your career, you’ll be in good company here.
About Luminize
Luminize is a full-service Amazon growth partner helping brands achieve next-level success in a competitive digital marketplace. From creative strategy to advertising and analytics, we combine expertise and hustle to fuel results for brands in CPG, health, wellness, beauty, and Beyond.
We’re not your typical agency, and we like it that way. We operate with transparency, celebrate wins often, and treat every brand like it’s our own.
If you’re ready to work with great people, do work that matters, and keep growing, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply now and let’s grow together!
Skills Required
- Five or more (5+) years of experience in Amazon Advertising
- Five (5) additional years in a management role
- Deep experience within the Amazon ecosystem
- Demonstrated expertise in project and people management
- Technical proficiency in data analysis and reporting using Excel/Google Sheets
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
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The Company
What We Do
Luminize is a full-service Amazon Agency that partners with global brands to grow their revenue and profit through optimization, protection, and new customer acquisition. We are data-obsessed experts who leverage shopper behavior, market, and advertising data to find unique growth opportunities and ways to give our clients a competitive edge. Our expertise is grounded in 35 years of B&M retail experience and 12 years of managing and growing our own Amazon Seller and Vendor Central Accounts. We provide comprehensive solutions in brand strategy and advertising management for both Vendor and Seller Central Accounts, leveraging our deep understanding of Amazon’s search algorithm, advertising platforms, and customer journey to increase revenue. We enhance brands’ Amazon presence through optimization of written, visual and UGC (User Generated Content), MAP enforcement, and by eliminating non-compliant resellers.
