• Vendor Manager, Branded Gift Cards

    Amazon (New York, NY)


    Description

    The Amazon Gift Card business is a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar business. Within Gift Cards, the Branded Gift Cards team is responsible for managing Specialty (3P) Gift Cards (e.g. Starbucks, Apple) and aspires to have the largest selection of gift cards on Earth, from national brands to local neighborhood businesses.

     

    This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing, customer-centric, experienced and entrepreneurial Vendor Manager in the North America Branded Gift Cards team. This role will support the US business and build and manage relationship with our top Brands, contributing to improvements in the user experience for customers and strategic growth plans. The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, and ability to 'think big' skills are musts. The Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver with a keen sense of ownership. They also develop thorough understanding of the Payments and Gift Card industry, macro trends, and future trajectory.

     

    The VM in this role thinks and operates as a business owner, cultivating a deep understanding of all major inputs that drive long term performance (selection, price, availability, forecasting, operational excellence, marketing, mix). Further is able to negotiate effectively with the industry’s largest Brands - manage contracts, annual negotiations strategy, marketing, and day-to-day relationships.

     

    Vendor Managers in NA BGCs are fully involved in online marketing and vendor management functions, inclusive of some of the following tasks for our 3P GC Brands; 1) .Online marketing: improving product page data, developing marketing and merchandising plans, improving customer experience onsite, helping generating traffic and sales. 2) Vendor management: help growing selection of products to sell on Amazon, creating short and mid-term growth plans, identifying and resolving issues.

     

    We are looking for a candidate who brings enthusiasm for problem solving, is a trusted collaborator with a team player mindset, and strong attention to detail. Their exceptional collaboration and general management skills will help them navigate the unknown and build relationship with a wide range of teams (tech, geos, operations, brands).

    Basic Qualifications

    - 3+ years of with Excel experience

     

    - 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience

     

    - Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

     

    - Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements

     

    - Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 $66,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,100/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.