E-commerce & Marketplace Specialist

My name is Merk, founder of Merk Branding.

I’m an E-commerce & Marketplace Specialist with hands-on experience in building, managing and optimising webshops and marketplaces across Europe.

Alongside my own e-commerce brand, I have worked with companies to improve their marketplace performance, operations and overall e-commerce setup.

With practical experience in both strategy and execution, I support businesses in structuring their operations and achieving sustainable growth.

From product development to marketplace growth — I don’t just advise, I help implement.

Currently open to opportunities to apply this experience within a company environment.

Build & Grow Your E-commerce Business

E-commerce offers many opportunities — if you know how to navigate the landscape effectively.

I work hands-on with brands to improve their e-commerce and marketplace performance through practical execution and structured approaches.

Focused on creating clarity, improving processes and driving sustainable growth across operations, marketplaces and webshops.

Marketplace Growth

Improving and managing marketplace performance across platforms such as Amazon, Bol.com and Etsy.

• Listing optimisation (SEO and conversion)
• A+ content and brand positioning
• Marketplace strategy and performance improvement growth

Improving Shopify store performance and structure, with a focus on conversion, workflows and operational efficiency.

• CRO & product page optimisation
• Backend structure and workflows
• Customer journey optimisation

Product Development & Sourcing

Supporting product development and sourcing processes from idea to production, with a focus on efficiency, cost structure and product differentiation.

• Supplier sourcing and negotiation
• Product design and differentiation
• Costing and margin optimisation

Brand Protection & Compliance

Supporting brand protection and compliance across marketplaces, with a focus on monitoring, enforcement and regulatory requirements.

• Listing takedowns (Amazon, Bol and more)
• Trademark and IP support
• CE compliance and product regulations
• Competitor monitoring

E-commerce Research Specialist | EcomFounder MentorClub

Experience & Expertise

Hands-on experience across e-commerce and marketplace environments, working with both early-stage startups and more established brands.

Background in supporting businesses with marketplace performance, product development and operational improvements.

Experience within platforms and communities such as Ecomshark and Ecomfounder, working with entrepreneurs in both individual and group settings.

Focused on practical execution, structured processes and achieving sustainable, long-term results.

“Practical, clear and highly valuable — gave me new focus and direction.”

— Richard de Boer

“Clear, practical and easy to apply — very valuable.”

— Myrna & Sergee

“Clear, practical and highly valuable — helped me take the next steps with confidence.”

— Stefan Peek