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David Jones

Amazon Vendor 1p & 3p Expert

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5+Clients served
David Jones

About

David is an Amazon expert and former VP of Ecommerce known for taking a hands-on approach to improving Amazon performance. Over the past 15+ years, he has audited, optimized, and scaled complex Vendor (1P) and Seller (3P) businesses. Since 2008, he has built and managed Amazon operations exceeding $50 million in annual GMV, helping brands grow profitably through disciplined analytics, operational expertise, and practical execution. David’s expertise covers every dimension of Amazon performance including P&L auditing, catalog health, pricing analysis, PO management, ACoS/TACoS optimization, retail readiness, and compliance. He’s led audits identifying hidden margin leaks, Buy Box suppression drivers, missed co-op opportunities, and inefficient ad spend. His findings routinely lead to measurable gains in profitability, inventory efficiency, and organic visibility. In his most recent role, David built a 3P marketplace business from zero to $20M+ GMV while simultaneously expanding 1P revenue past $50M. He has directed over 150 successful product launches, transformed A+ content and DSP programs, and renegotiated vendor agreements that unlocked six-figure savings and improved net PPM. David is known for his ability to cut through complexity, diagnose underperforming accounts, and implement clear, actionable playbooks. He brings a hands-on understanding of how Amazon’s algorithms, retail math, and partner systems interact, making him a trusted auditor for brands and PE investors seeking clarity, efficiency, and sustainable growth on Amazon and beyond. In addition to David's experience running large corporate Amazon accounts, David also currently runs his own 3P Amazon business and consults for Amazon businesses he is invested with.

Selected clients

Mud Pie, LLC
NEST New York
Medacure
Petwise
Cherry Americas LLC
Mud Pie, LLC
NEST New York
Medacure
Petwise
Cherry Americas LLC

Personal case studies

Case studies from David’s career. These are personal portfolio cases and were not delivered through Chameleon Collective.

Day-Light lamp reinvention and Amazon relaunchPersonal work
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Carex

Day-Light lamp reinvention and Amazon relaunch

ChallengeAfter decades of leading the light therapy category on Amazon, the Day-Light brand began losing momentum in the crowded light therapy space on Amazon. The flagship Day-Light Classic Plus, once a trusted standard in clinical-strength light therapy, had grown outdated in both design and consumer perception. Though it remained a category leader on Amazon and in clinical credibility, the brand was fading in relevance with modern consumers. Growth had slowed, competition was increasing, and the lamp’s dated look no longer reflected the innovation behind its science. Advanced Amazon tactics were not working on keeping the lamp prominent. It was time to reimagine Day-Light for a new generation of users seeking better mood, sleep, and energy.ApproachDrawing from years of consumer feedback, clinical data, and marketing learnings from the Day-Light Classic Plus on Amazon, we led a complete product reinvention. David assembled a cross-functional team of product management, engineering, sourcing, quality, finance, and customer service to design a brand new lamp from the ground up. The goal: create a modern, sleek, and scientifically validated light that would uphold Day-Light’s legacy while resetting the brand’s trajectory.Once the new lamp was ready, we placed it in the hands of key media partners and reviewers who had historically shaped consumer opinion in the category. The New York Times tested the product and declared it their #1 rated light therapy lamp, calling it the best light-therapy lamp to treat Seasonl Afffective Disorder symptoms. The #1 influencer in the category, Optimize Your Biology, rated is the "Best Overall" lamp in the category. These endorsements, along with a focused Amazon relaunch strategy and refreshed creative assets, reintroduced the brand to millions of consumers.ImpactThe results were immediate and powerful. The new Day-Light quickly became a best seller on Amazon, reclaiming the brand’s leadership in the clinical-strength light therapy category. It is now the #1 recommended lamp by The New York Times and continues to appear in major publications such as Men’s Journal, VeryWell Health, and CNN for its quality, safety, and results.What began as a brand at risk of stagnation is now thriving again, anchored by modern design, proven science, and renewed consumer trust. The Day-Light brand has reestablished itself as the leading name in clinical-strength light therapy, with a strong foundation for continued growth.

Experience

  • Chameleon Collective

    Amazon 1P and 3P Consultant at Chameleon Collective

  • Y

    mr at yahoo

  • Compass Health Brands

    Compass Health Brands

    • VP of ECommerce & Digital Marketing
    • VP OF ECOMMERCE AND DIGITAL MARKETING
  • The Step2 Company

    VP of E-Commerce at The Step2 Company

  • Waxman Consumer Products

    Director of E-Commerce Marketing at Waxman Consumer Products

  • Arhaus

    Director of CRM, Marketing Analytics, and Direct Mail Catalog Marketing at Arhaus

  • A

    COO/VP of Ecommerce, Direct Mail Catalog, Operations & Digital Marketing at Arhaus Jewels

  • Arhaus Furniture/Arhaus Jewels

    Director of Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Marketing at Arhaus Furniture/Arhaus Jewels

  • L

    Director of Direct To Consumer Marketing at Little Tikes

  • T

    E-Commerce Manager & Digital Marketer at The Little Tikes Company

  • C

    E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Consultant / Technical Architect at Compuware

  • Medical Mutual

    Client Server Architect at Medical Mutual

  • Eaton

    Programmer Analyst at Eaton

  • M

    Programmer Analyst - Retail at May Company Department Stores

  • SpaRoom

    Amazon 3P Consultant at SpaRoom

  • S

    VP OF E-COMMERCE at Step2/Backyard Discovery

Expertise

Amazon SEOE-Commerce StrategyAdvertising ManagementAdvertising StrategyAmazon MarketplaceFulfillment by Amazon (FBA)FinanceE-CommerceE-Commerce SalesE-Commerce TrendsE-Commerce MarketingE-commerce Search Engine Optimization

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