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Matthew Obendorf

Marketplace Manager

4Case studies
22+Clients served
Matthew Obendorf

About

Matthew is an ecommerce and marketplace leader with 13+ years of experience helping brands accelerate growth across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify and other omni-retail channels. He brings a strong blend of marketplace strategy, digital merchandising and digital shelf optimization, content development and optimization, as well as omni-channel paid media expertise to help brands improve visibility, conversion, and overall online performance. Throughout his career, Matthew has worked with brands ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies across industries including toys, automotive, apparel, footwear, sporting goods, wellness, housewares, and consumer products. He helps clients translate broader business goals into scalable ecommerce strategies and practical marketplace execution that drives measurable growth. Matthew uses a practical, data-driven approach that focuses balancing the details required to improve day-to-day performance with the larger strategic decisions for growth. He is particularly skilled at translating complex marketplace challenges into clear priorities that teams can execute against across direct-to-consumer brand sites, omni-channel retailers and marketplaces.

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Role

Marketplace Manager

Matt is an ecommerce and digital marketplace leader with 12+ years of experience helping brands accelerate growth across Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and other online retail channels. He brings a strong blend of marketplace strategy, digital shelf optimization, content development, omni-channel paid media, and digital expertise to help brands improve visibility, conversion, and overall online performance. Throughout his career, Matt has partnered with brands across the toy, automotive, sporting goods, health and household, and consumer goods industries to build scalable ecommerce strategies that connect business goals with actionable marketplace execution. His work focuses on strengthening product positioning, optimizing search and merchandising, improving the customer shopping experience, and identifying growth opportunities across Amazon, Shopify, and other omni-channel retail environments. Matt’s approach is grounded in data, marketplace best practices, and a clear understanding of how today’s consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products online.

Selected work in this role

  • Marketing Manager, Ecommerce at Step2/Backyard Discovery

    Owned digital content, imagery, and copywriting for the direct-to-consumer site, and developed Amazon channel content and strategy initiatives.

  • Ecommerce Manager at Tub O' Towels

    Led the ecommerce department and Amazon, Walmart and other marketplaces, driving an online brand redesign and double-digit year-over-year growth.

  • Amazon Manager at Love Wellness

    Drove strategic direction for the Love Wellness Amazon channel to hit forecast goals, owning content, SEO, advertising (PPC and DSP) and reporting.

Focus areas

Marketplace ManagementAmazon SEODigital MarketingData Analytics

Selected clients

Rowley
Mud Pie, LLC
OTB Boots, Inc.
Vitrazza
Cleanlogic
Petwise
Medacure
T-H Marine Supplies
Head Country Food Products, Inc.
Hanes
Klaviyo
The Philosophie

Case studies

Amazon and eBay Strategy

Automotive & Mobility

Amazon and eBay Strategy

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eCommerce Transformation

Manufacturing & Industrial

eCommerce Transformation

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T-H Marine Business Transformation

Manufacturing & Industrial

T-H Marine Business Transformation

T-H Marine, a leading brand in the boat parts and accessories manufacturing industry, sought the expertise of Chameleon Collective to achieve a fourfold growth in their eCommerce within two years. Chameleon Collective's holistic approach involved three pillars: Lead, Deliver, and Recruit.In the "Lead" phase, Chameleon deployed the C.L.E.A.R. Assessment framework to understand T-H Marine's goals. An Interim Executive Director of eCommerce and Marketing was appointed to oversee internal teams, redesign the organizational framework, and address gaps in areas like social media strategy and data analytics.The "Deliver" phase focused on execution. Subject matter experts were brought in to enhance performance marketing, eCommerce, and customer experiences. Specialized talents, including a data scientist and social media strategist, were introduced to sculpt advanced reporting dashboards and rejuvenate organic social media approaches.The "Recruit" phase aimed to find a permanent fit for T-H Marine. Chameleon Collective sought a candidate who could weave industry passion with digital expertise to create compelling narratives. The chosen individual redefined T-H Marine's social media perspective and integrated seamlessly with the company's vision.The impact of Chameleon Collective's immersive partnership over nearly three years has been transformative. Organizational blueprints were reimagined, resources channeled toward growth, and a strategic compass, born from the C.L.E.A.R. assessment, continues to guide T-H Marine. The Private Equity exit in Fall 2022 marked the fastest in the firm's history, with Chameleon's well-articulated roadmap facilitating a seamless transition to Public Company ownership under OneWater Marine. Chameleon Collective remains T-H Marine's strategic partner, extending its role to onboard subsidiary brands within the parent company portfolio, aligning shared resources, and supporting a larger scope of eCommerce and digital marketing initiatives for OneWater. The partnership reflects significant achievements, with a sense that there is much more to accomplish in the future.

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Product Sales on Third-Party Marketplace

Wholesale & Distribution

Product Sales on Third-Party Marketplace

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Experience

  • Chameleon Collective

    Chameleon Collective

    • Partner - Ecommerce & Marketplaces
    • Interim Ecommerce Manager at T-H Marine (A OneWater Marine Company)
    • Marketplace Account Manager at TopDown, Inc. - A GAHH Automotive Company
    • Interim Ecommerce Manager, Brand Sites at Bradshaw Home
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    Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager at FedPro

  • The Step2 Company

    The Step2 Company

    • Marketing Manager, Ecommerce
    • Digital Marketing Specialist
    • Digital Communications
  • U

    Ecommerce Representative at Universal Screen Arts, Inc.

  • Love Wellness

    Amazon Manager at Love Wellness

  • T-H Marine Supplies

    Senior Ecommerce Manager at T-H Marine Supplies

  • Bradshaw Home

    Ecommerce Manager at Bradshaw Home

  • T

    Ecommerce Manager at Tub O' Towels

  • S

    Marketing Manager, Ecommerce at Step2/Backyard Discovery

Expertise

Merchandise ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyAmazon MarketplaceAmazon SEOSearch Engine OptimizationOperational ReportingE-CommerceDigital MerchandisingShopifyWebsite OptimizationBrand ActivationAdvertising Management+31 more

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