What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vendor Manager, Amazon position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking analytical, customer-obsessed professionals to drive innovation in our established Office Electronics business, helping build a world-class shopping experience while transforming how we serve our customers in this mature yet evolving category.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals ready to challenge conventional approaches in a complex retail environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, effective communication, and creative problem-solving abilities. You will manage business results of vendors and product subcategories within Office Electronics, a category that requires deep understanding of changing workplace dynamics, digital transformation, and evolving customer needs.
Your direct responsibility will be managing performance of a product portfolio in a space where traditional office products intersect with emerging technologies and hybrid work solutions. Day-to-day tasks include developing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, determining promotional strategy, developing marketing programs, inventory management, product launches, and conducting detailed analyses to identify growth opportunities driving sales and margin improvements. You will create best-in-class customer experiences and play a critical role in managing strategic brands to drive profitability and topline performance in a category that demands innovative solutions to maintain growth.
This position sits within the general management career path at Amazon, offering advancement opportunities into various leadership roles including marketing/merchandising, vendor management, product management, and inventory management. The role requires someone who can think differently about mature product categories and identify unique growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving workplace landscape.
You will join a dynamic team supported by experienced leaders and colleagues who understand the complexities of the Office Electronics business. To ensure success, you'll participate in comprehensive onboarding and formalized training to supplement on-the-job learning, with access to career guidance and coaching. You'll be part of an enthusiastic community that promotes professional growth while maintaining an exciting, fast-paced environment. This position offers an ideal entry point to chart your path at Amazon while contributing to the transformation of a core retail category.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL)
- Experience in online retail
- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $48,300 - $103,400
