Amazon PPC Department Lead – Full Ownership, Elite Standards (Remote, Full-Time, EST)

THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER PPC JOB. IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO LEAD.

If you're an elite Amazon PPC operator tired of being underutilized, underrecognized, or micromanaged — this is the seat you've been waiting for.
At Scale Wave, we don't just run ads. We scale brands profitably, systematically, and fast — through smart strategy, sharp execution, and a deep obsession with our clients’ success.
Now, we’re looking for a PPC Department Lead to step in, own the outcomes, and grow into a leadership role. You won’t be "assisting" — you'll be replacing the founder in PPC operations after proven success.
You’ll have full trust, full autonomy — but held to elite standards. No excuses. No limits.
We are:
-- A high-performance, systemized Amazon agency built around SOPs, clear thinking, and proactive execution
-- A team that leverages AI tools (like GPT) to speed up processes and free up your brainpower for real strategic work
-- A culture where clarity, accountability, and constant growth are non-negotiable
We move fast. We play to win.
If you want a safe, easy, low-accountability job — this isn’t it.
But if you're ready to finally be treated like a leader — and expected to deliver like one — keep reading.


WHO WE ARE
At Scale Wave, we’re not your typical Amazon agency.
We are a high-performance, systemized boutique firm built for scaling great brands fast — through smarter PPC strategies, tighter execution, and proactive client management.
We operate on clear systems and proven SOPs. We leverage tools like ChatGPT to move faster and think deeper.
We don't believe in micromanagement — but we believe fiercely in ownership, results, and raising the standard every single day.
Our founder values clarity, accountability, and constant growth — and expects the same from every player on the team.
If you're someone who takes pride in precision, proactive thinking, and pushing for better, you’ll feel right at home here.


OUR CORE VALUES
At Scale Wave, skills and results are critical — but values always come first.
If you’re not aligned with these, nothing else matters.
Here’s what we live by:
-- CUSTOMER OBSESSION
We win only when our clients win. Every decision, every action must start with this question:
"How does this deliver smarter, faster, deeper value for the client’s success?"
-- ELEVATE
Good enough isn’t good enough here.
We’re constantly asking: "How can this be better?" — for ourselves, for our clients, for the team.
-- ITERATE
Speed and flexibility win.
We test fast, learn fast, adapt fast — because that’s how leaders stay ahead.
If these values are already how you operate, you’ll thrive here.
If they’re not — this won’t be the right fit.


THE ROLE
We’re hiring an Amazon PPC Department Lead — not just to run ads, but to own the entire PPC function across our portfolio of brands.
This isn’t a support role.
Your mission is clear: fully replace the founder’s PPC role after proven success.
You’ll take full ownership of:
-- Strategy
-- Execution
-- Reporting
-- Client communication
-- Growth planning
You’ll have full autonomy to lead — but you’ll be held to elite standards for performance, communication, and results.
If you’re already driving big results somewhere else without the recognition, ownership, or growth you deserve — this is the seat you’ve been waiting for.


WHO YOU ARE
You don't just manage campaigns. You own the outcomes.
You think like a strategist, execute like a sniper, and communicate like a leader.
Here’s what you bring:
-- You build winning PPC strategies that scale revenue — not just lower ACOS
-- You execute daily with precision, speed, and urgency
-- You spot problems early, propose solutions fast, and take action
-- You communicate proactively and clearly with the founder and clients
-- You build SOPs, improve existing systems, and prepare to build your own PPC team
-- You proactively update clients before they even think to ask
-- You use and improve our SOPs and processes — not reinvent the wheel blindly
-- You constantly learn and implement best practices to stay sharp
You’ll be operating with full trust — but also zero excuses.
We’re looking for someone who shows up like an owner, thinks ahead, and plays to win.


WHAT YOU’LL DO
This role is about owning Amazon PPC operations — not just showing up and checking boxes.
You'll be responsible for daily precision, weekly progress, monthly strategy, and special projects that drive growth.


DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
-- Respond to all client PPC questions within 24 hours
-- Perform daily bid optimizations, negations, and campaign creation
-- Track and act on key KPIs every day (ACOS, TACOS, CTR, CVR, ROAS)
-- Log all tasks and progress clearly inside ClickUp
-- Maintain an updated, time-blocked calendar of all tasks
-- Proactively communicate wins, risks, and next steps if any major issues arise


WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES
-- Deliver a full weekly report to the founder covering: -- Progress toward client goals -- Wins secured -- Bottlenecks identified -- Action plan for the next 7 days
-- Update and optimize strategies based on account performance
-- Submit time audits — showing how your time was spent and suggesting optimization improvements
-- Adjust forecasts when major performance shifts happen


MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES
-- Build and deliver monthly roadmaps for scaling and profitability goals for each brand
-- Submit formal monthly client reports (with results and insights — not just data)
-- Conduct inventory forecasts based on sales projections and scaling plans
-- Lead a monthly internal PPC performance meeting with the founder
-- Perform deep account audits for all active clients and key leads
-- Identify, propose, and implement SOP or process improvements
-- Support strategic proposals for onboarding new clients or upselling existing ones
-- Help with onboarding and offboarding workflows


SPECIAL PROJECTS
-- Craft high-quality account audits for inbound sales leads
-- Collaborate on client growth proposals, ad budgets, and scaling plans
-- Partner with external catalog, creative, and listing optimization teams to drive client success
-- Assist the founder with ad hoc projects that eliminate bottlenecks, improve speed, or remove friction across operations


TOOL STACK – YOU MUST ALREADY MASTER
We’re not here to train you from scratch.
You must already operate at a high level with the tools that matter most.
EXPERT LEVEL
-- Amazon Ads Console: Build, scale, and optimize complex ad structures
-- Seller Central: Fix listing errors, manage catalogs, connect backend to PPC
-- Bulk Files: Create new campaigns, optimize bids, negate, rename campaigns
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
-- Brand Analytics: Extract deep keyword and category insights
-- Helium10 & DataDive: Keyword mining, market research, ASIN targeting
-- Sellerboard: Track profitability and manage COGS accurately
-- ClickUp: Manage tasks, update SOPs, track daily progress
ADVANCED LEVEL
-- Google Sheets: Build dashboards, forecast budgets, analyze data
BASIC LEVEL
-- ChatGPT: Draft SOPs, ad copy ideas, and assist in data analysis
You need to be comfortable, fast, and accurate with this stack — because results depend on it.


THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF
-- You think like a business owner, not a task-taker
-- You thrive when trusted with autonomy and held accountable for outcomes
-- You proactively spot and solve problems — you don't wait for fires to explode
-- You treat the client’s business like your own — with pride, urgency, and care
-- You deliver measurable results — not excuses or stories
-- You’re constantly improving yourself, your systems, and your results
If you want to be trusted, respected, and pushed to perform at your best — you’ll love this role.


THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF
-- You need daily step-by-step instructions to move forward
-- You wait for problems to explode instead of preventing them
-- You are uncomfortable communicating directly and clearly when issues arise
-- You just want a list of tasks to check off — without thinking strategically
-- You can't handle accountability for actual outcomes
If that’s you — this isn’t the right seat.
If you want to think, lead, and win — keep reading.


WORK REQUIREMENTS
This is a full-time, exclusive role.
-- You must be fully committed to Scale Wave
-- No side clients, freelance gigs, or conflicts are allowed — full focus is non-negotiable
-- You’ll be expected to work EST hours (9 AM – 6 PM Eastern Time), fully remote
We are a high-trust, high-accountability environment — built for people who want to grow fast and lead boldly.


FIRST 30 DAYS (TRIAL PLAN)
Your first 30 days are your proving ground.
Here’s what success looks like:
-- Fully own 4–5 Amazon accounts — with precision, speed, and accountability
-- Present clean, data-backed roadmaps for each account’s scaling plan
-- Deliver sharp, actionable weekly and monthly reports
-- Catch problems before they escalate — not after
-- Optimize time and spot system improvements to speed up operations
-- Improve at least one SOP, tool, or workflow in your first month
-- Build client trust through measurable results — not promises
Perform at this level, and you’ll move into a full leadership seat with us.


CORE EXPECTATIONS
At Scale Wave, small errors create big risks.
Details matter — always.
You are expected to show up like a leader every single day:
-- In your reporting
-- In your communication
-- In your execution
We operate with full trust, but that trust is earned through precision, ownership, and consistent delivery — not effort alone.
If you can’t lead yourself at a high standard, you won’t be able to lead others later.


WHAT WE OFFER
-- $1,500/month starting salary (based on experience)
-- Paid 30-day trial to prove your skills
-- 10 paid holidays + 1 week PTO after 6 months
-- Fully remote role on an EST timezone schedule (9 AM–6 PM Eastern)
-- High-trust, low-drama culture — built for performance, not politics
-- Direct mentorship from the founder — sharpen your leadership, strategic, and operational skills
-- Clear path to leadership — if you deliver results, you’ll rise fast
We built Scale Wave to be a place where top players win bigger — not a place where mediocrity hides.


BONUS SYSTEM
We believe in recognizing real impact — not just effort.
Our structured bonus system rewards proactive contributions like:
-- Saving time through automation or SOP improvements
-- Preventing client or account issues before they happen
-- Creating measurable improvements in reporting, systems, or results
When you drive smarter, faster, better outcomes — you’ll be recognized and rewarded.
(Full bonus structure will be shared during onboarding.)


FINAL NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
We don’t hire “potential.”
We hire operators who deliver, learn, and lead — in that order.
If you’re looking for a place where you're trusted, respected, and given real ownership — but also where the standards are brutally high — this is your opportunity.
At Scale Wave, you won’t be micromanaged.
You’ll be challenged, trusted, and expected to win.
If you’re serious, apply.
We’re ready to move fast for the right person.


HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1 — Confirm You Can Follow Instructions
-- Use Customer Obsession as your email subject line (MANDATORY)

STEP 2 — Show How You Think and Communicate (Loom Video)
Record a 2–3 minute Loom video for Scale Wave. Cover:
-- Share one Amazon account you scaled — and the key strategy you used
-- Explain how you prioritize when everything feels urgent
-- Show a screenshot or link proving a measurable result you personally delivered
-- Confirm whether you have scaled accounts at least 10% month-over-month, or if your past role was primarily optimization mode
-- Describe the biggest Amazon PPC challenge you faced — and how you solved it
-- Tell us why you want to join Scale Wave — and why now

STEP 3 — Prove You Can Strategize and Execute (30-Day Plan)
Attach a simple, clear written plan answering:
-- How would you replace the founder’s PPC role across multiple accounts?
-- How would you prioritize actions strategically — not just tactically?
-- How do you view the PPC role — as an ecosystem of people, systems, and accountability (not isolated tasks)?

STEP 4 — Share Your Profile
Include your LinkedIn or professional equivalent.

STEP 5 — Be Ready to Back It Up (References)
If you reach the final round, we’ll request 2–3 references.


READY TO LEAD?
If you're serious about owning outcomes, scaling brands, and raising the standard — we want to hear from you.
Follow the steps above carefully and send your full application.
We move fast — and we reward people who move with precision and purpose.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is your shot.