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Principal Advertising Strategist (Amazon Marketplace)

Luminize · San Diego, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$125,000-$175,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Help Brands Win on Amazon - and Love Where You Work

Role:

Principal Amazon Ad Strategist
Location:

San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers)
Compensation Range:

$125,000-$175 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.

Are you a data-driven digital marketing pro with a passion for performance and leadership?

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

Principal Advertising Strategist

to join our powerhouse team and lead strategy for enterprise clients across Amazon and other retail media platforms.

If you want your next move to mean more - more ownership, more growth, and more impact - we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Amazon PPC strategy

and manage complex advertising campaigns
Partner with enterprise clients , solving high-impact challenges and delivering measurable results
Analyze campaign data

to craft insights and action plans that drive growth
Mentor junior strategists

and shape internal best practices
Stay ahead of industry trends

and leverage AI to optimize performance
Design tools and templates

that improve efficiency across the organization
✅ What You Bring

8+

years of experience in

advertising strategy , including

4+ with Amazon PPC

(agency experience preferred)
✍️

Hands-on experience

with

Amazon Seller Central ,

Amazon Vendor Central , and advanced reporting tools (Excel, Sheets, etc.)
️ Proven success in

Amazon Ad Console , 3rd party platforms, and retail media networks
A passion for mentoring and continuous improvement

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

Compensation Transparency
We’ve listed a broad salary range of $125,000-$175,000/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,s 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!