Carlos de Maqua

Brand Specialist @ Amazon

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

About

Retail and commerce are being redefined by AI, data, and digital marketplaces. I work at the intersection of technology, e-commerce, and retail transformation, helping brands grow in complex marketplace ecosystems while adapting their operations to a more data-driven and AI-enabled world. Currently, I am a Retail Vendor Manager 1 at Amazon, managing a €33M vendor portfolio and partnering with brands to unlock growth opportunities within one of the most competitive digital marketplaces in the world. My work focuses on three core areas: • Marketplace Growth – helping brands scale their presence in e-commerce environments • AI-Driven Operations – improving processes and decision making through automation and data • Retail Transformation – helping traditional companies adapt to the future of digital commerce Some highlights of my experience: • Managing a €73M portfolio at Amazon • Supporting the onboarding of 8 companies into the Amazon ecosystem • Driving +136% sales growth in a category where the offline market was declining • Participating in projects focused on process automation and AI-driven workflows Beyond my operational work, I am deeply interested in how AI is reshaping the way companies operate, make decisions, and scale. I actively explore how organizations — especially in retail and consumer goods — can adapt their internal processes, strategy, and talent to thrive in this new environment. I’m always open to connecting with: • Tech and Big Tech recruiters • E-commerce founders and operators • Retail and FMCG leaders • Conference organizers and industry communities Particularly around conversations about: - AI × Retail - The future of marketplaces - Data-driven commerce - Operational transformation in digital businesses If you’re building in this space or exploring where commerce is heading next, let’s connect.

Experience

  • Vendor Manager I - BWS - Beer at Amazon
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Responsible for managing strategic vendor relationships and driving growth within the Beer category, one of the most competitive segments of Amazon’s retail ecosystem. Key responsibilities and impact: • Managing a €33M vendor portfolio, driving performance across key retail and operational metrics • Building long-term strategic partnerships with vendor partners to unlock sustainable growth • Developing and executing Joint Business Plans (JBPs) aligned with vendor and Amazon goals • Leading deep-dive analyses on vendor performance, identifying growth opportunities and operational improvements • Delivering data-driven recommendations to improve vendor performance and customer experience • Running Weekly and Monthly Business Reviews (WBRs / MBRs) with partners to monitor performance and drive action plans • Collaborating cross-functionally with Retail Category Teams to identify new opportunities in assortment, pricing, and supply chain

  • Member at Youth Economic Circle (YEC)
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Youth Economic Circle (YEC) is an association whose main objective is to develop the business, economic and socio-political knowledge of young people.

  • Sailing Coach at Club Nàutic El Balís
    Jul 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Coach for the high-performance 420 sailing competition team • Focus on performance development, strategic decision making and competitive preparation • Mentoring athletes in high-pressure environments

  • TV Presenter and Host Expert at America's Cup
    Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 · 4 mos

    Speaker and presenter at AC37 Club, the VIP hospitality experience for the America’s Cup • Delivered live commentary and insights for audiences attending one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events • Experience in public speaking, live broadcasting, and audience engagement

  • Strategist Consultant Intern at NTT DATA
    May 2022 - Sep 2022 · 5 mos

    Immersion in the salesforce CRM ecosystem; Creating Salesforce Training Materials for the Sales, Service, Field Service and Marketing Clouds; Matching Training Materials to Business Processes; Alignment of the training strategy with user acceptance tests; Collaboration in the reporting of the change management line to the project management.