Jonathan Ward

Senior Amazon Account Manager at Venture Forge
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Credentials

  • Amazon Brand Registry Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Catalog Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Design Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon FBA Logistics Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon SEO Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Variations Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Launching on Amazon Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Reviving Sales on Amazon Certification
    MAG School
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundementals To Kickstart Your eBay Business Certification
    eBay
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Step Up Your eBay Sales & Operations Certification
    eBay
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategies to Take Your eBay Business to the Next Level Certification
    eBay
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • eBay Top Rated Sellers Professional Certification
    eBay
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Seller Certification
    Semrush
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Advertising Campaign Planning Certification
    Amazon
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Advertising Foundations Certification
    Amazon
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon DSP Campaigns Certification
    Amazon
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Retail for Advertisers Certification
    Amazon
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amazon Sponsored Ads Certification
    Amazon
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Helium 10 Professional Certification
    Helium 10
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Master of Digital Marketing Professional Diploma
    Escils
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Digital Marketing Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    Aug, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Social Media Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blogging & Content Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Viral Marketing Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Digital Marketing Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Social Media Marketing Professional Diploma
    Upskillist
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Venture Forge
    • United Kingdom
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Amazon Account Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      “We're a team of Amazon and Marketplace Experts, driving rapid growth for ambitious brands. Unlike most agencies, we've been there done it and sold the t-shirts ourselves. Our entire team consists of entrepreneurs and retail experts who have cut their cloth working in brands and growing their own online businesses, rather than working in agencies. That gives us a different view of the world to most. One where we know your world as well as what it takes to grow quickly on Amazon.” Successfully managed and grew the sales by 130% - 200% of several Key Amazon Vendor, Marketplace and Seller Central Clients across the UK and EU. Involving New Account, Brand Registry and Products Setup, Infographics and A+ Content Design, Branding Optimisation including Brand Stores and Brand Stories, Helium10 Keyword & Competitor Research, SEO, Amazon Marketing, Promotions and PPC Advertising, all paired with ongoing advanced Amazon Reporting, as well as Client, Team and Amazon Management.

  • Global Media
    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • E-Commerce Manager
      • Jan 2002 - Present

      Successfully setup, designed and optimised several E-Commerce Websites & eBay Stores and gained eBay Top Rated Seller Rating, making use of all current Shopify and eBay Online Sales and Marketing Tools available as well as Website Analytics, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing techniques to achieve a higher Customer Base, improve Customer Service and Online Sales through all Sales Channels established over time. Successfully gained Top Level Google Ranking for my E-Commerce Website through effective use of Keyword Optimisation, SEO, Content, PPC and Social Media Marketing. Successfully established several Digital Marketing & Affiliate Marketing Websites resulting in helping customers achieve successes with their own Affiliate Marketing Program Websites. Created and published several Digital Affiliate Marketing EBooks resulting in helping customers setup their own eBay Businesses, Digital Marketing Websites and succeed with Affiliate Marketing.

  • IN PHASE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    • Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Amazon Manager
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      Successfully improved In-Phase International's Amazon Sales by 150%, through effective management of their Amazon Vendor & Seller Central Account's, as well as the successful rebranding of the company’s Amazon Accelerator Program and EU expansion. Successfully setup and optimised all IPI’s Amazon PPC Advertising, Digital Marketing and Amazon Brand Stores in conjunction with the Amazon Agency, resulting in increased branding and sales throughout these channels. Fully optimised IPI’s Global Amazon Catalogue of over 1,000 products, working with the AVS Team and using effective Content, SEO, Keywords and Branding to help boost traffic and sales through all Product Pages. Developed IPI’s monthly Amazon Reporting structure helping improve key areas of analytics for the directors including Sales Trends, Margins, Returns, Top Sellers, Competitors and Market Share.

  • Road Angel Group
    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Amazon Manager
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      Successfully improved In-Phase International's Amazon Sales by 150%, through effective management of their Amazon Vendor & Seller Central Account's, as well as the successful rebranding of the company’s Amazon Accelerator Program and EU expansion. Successfully setup and optimised all IPI’s Amazon PPC Advertising, Digital Marketing and Amazon Brand Stores in conjunction with the Amazon Agency, resulting in increased branding and sales throughout these channels. Fully optimised IPI’s Global Amazon Catalogue of over 1,000 products, working with the AVS Team and using effective Content, SEO, Keywords and Branding to help boost traffic and sales through all Product Pages. Developed IPI’s monthly Amazon Reporting structure helping improve key areas of analytics for the directors including Sales Trends, Margins, Returns, Top Sellers, Competitors and Market Share.

  • Snooper
    • United Kingdom
    • Automotive
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Amazon Manager
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      Successfully improved In-Phase International's Amazon Sales by 150%, through effective management of their Amazon Vendor & Seller Central Account, as well as the successful rebranding of the company’s Amazon Accelerator Program and EU expansion. Successfully setup and optimised all IPI’s Amazon PPC Advertising, Digital Marketing and Amazon Brand Stores in conjunction with the Amazon Agency, resulting in increased branding and sales throughout these channels. Fully optimised IPI’s Global Amazon Catalogue of over 1,000 products, working with the AVS Team and using effective Content, SEO, Keywords and Branding to help boost traffic and sales through all Product Pages. Developed IPI’s monthly Amazon Reporting structure helping improve key areas of analytics for the directors including Sales Trends, Margins, Returns, Top Sellers, Competitors and Market Share.

  • DRK Promotions Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Amazon & E-Commerce Manager
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

      Successfully improved Trimcraft’s UK Amazon Sales from £150k to over £1m in my first 2 years, overachieving on my 2019 Sales Targets by 135% utilising all current E-Commerce techniques. Managed Trimcraft’s Global Amazon Advertising and Marketing Strategy, creating and improving all Amazon Stores, Content & Branding, plus making use of all Amazon Vendor Central, Amazon Seller Central and Amazon PPC / AMS Advertising Tools, implementing Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, SEM, Affiliate Marketing and Merchandising techniques. Optimised Trimcraft’s Global Amazon Catalogue for over 2,000 products, using effective Content, SEO and Keyword Optimisation to help gain traffic to all Product Pages, as well as reporting on all aspect of Amazon Sales and Forecasts using SAP Business One, Excel, Amazon Retail Analytics to improve the efficiency and management of Amazon Sales. Successfully helped Trimcraft achieve a Top 10 Amazon Vendor Status, resulting in me speaking at the 2018 Amazon Global Summit in London for 100 Amazon Global Managers.

  • Jonathan Ward Consulting
    • Nottingham, United Kingdom
    • Digital Marketing Consultant
      • Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

      Successfully established a Digital & Offline Marketing Consultancy Business using Web Design and Content along with Keyword Optimisation, SEO and PPC, resulting in me helping local companies improve their overall marketing techniques and allowing both greater overall efficiency of their Website, whilst reducing their overall business costs through Email Marketing. Businesses Setup and Manage Their Own Internet Based Businesses. Successfully established a Digital & Offline Marketing Consultancy Business using Web Design and Content along with Keyword Optimisation, SEO and PPC, resulting in me helping local companies improve their overall marketing techniques and allowing both greater overall efficiency of their Website, whilst reducing their overall business costs through Email Marketing. Businesses Setup and Manage Their Own Internet Based Businesses.

  • IBM
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Business Analyst
      • Sep 2000 - Dec 2007

      Involved in setting up New IBM Department from scratch helping oversee its successful transition into a Business as Usual function by setting up Business Processes and Team Rooms as needed. Managed Team of Six People in a fast paced environment, assigning them tasks, ensuring efficiency and productively of all team members, as well as meeting all deadlines. Provided Microsoft, Desktop, Hardware and Software Support resulting in greater efficiency and productiveness of the whole department. Effectively reported and analysed on all aspects of IBM UK Sales using Microsoft Excel and internal tools to provide detailed analysis to the UK Sales Directors to make daily key decisions.

Education

  • De Montfort University
    BSc Business Information Systems, Business Administration and Management, General
    1996 - 2000

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