Strategic Accounts Manager, Marketplace, Other Hardlines Category

Afaq Q Tech General Trading (Amazon); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a dynamic Key Accounts Manager in Riyadh. This role focuses on recruiting and developing Strategic Selling Partners, driving growth, and delivering operational excellence. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and over 4 years of relevant experience in sales or account management. Proficiency in data analysis and advanced Excel skills are essential. The position offers an inclusive culture that empowers team members to deliver exceptional results for customers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sales or account management experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in analytical tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting and development of Strategic Selling Partners.
• Drive Selling Partner growth and satisfaction through strategic insights.
• Educate sellers on Amazon’s tools and systems for self-sufficiency.

Skills

Sales experience

Data analysis skills

Advanced Excel

Account management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Description

Amazon is committed to supporting businesses becoming successful Selling Partners and providing the best customer experience on Amazon.sa. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Key Accounts Manager who will manage to the recruiting and development of Strategic Selling Partners on Amazon. This role will drive Selling Partner growth and satisfaction by delivering strategic insights and relentlessly high operational standards. We are looking for a seasoned account manager to support our growing Account Management team, responsible for driving growth of brands and businesses on Amazon.

In this role, you will be responsible for all business/operational objectives in the Direct Seller Recruiting team focusing on strategic partner acquisition. You’ll drive the creation and execution of strategies to improve your book of business, and deliver best in class new selling partner engagement. You’ll lead the recruiting and development of an individual portfolio focusing on driving growth for strategic merchants in your respective product family.

Key job responsibilities

• Selling Partner Support and Business Growth
• Identify, prospect and recruit the highest-potential (strategic) merchants to Amazon.sa website, via phone or email
• Effectively prioritize and lead a pipeline of sellers to consistently meet/exceed quarterly targets
• Be a business partner for new sellers providing them with data-driven insights and advice to optimize their success on the Amazon website
• Work closely with new sellers, educating them about Amazon’s high standards of Delivery and Customer Experience
• Educate and Enable sellers to learn and master Amazon’s tools and systems so they may become self-sufficient in handling their catalog, inventory and performance efficiently and to the required standards
• Learn and understand the specificities of your categories to spot popular brands, trends, seasonal items and pricing to best tailor your pitch and advice to sellers
• Track and report business development results, analyze data, interpret reports and information for your portfolio of sellers
• Prioritize your time optimally to achieve your targets in a results oriented environment
• Identify, action and/or provide advice on how to improve business input metrics that drive growth and improve end customer experience, in collaboration with other Amazon programs and teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate and professional operational support to all Selling Partners.

• Selling Partner Relationship Management
• Build strong relationships with Selling Partners across the portfolio / Category; proactively build joint business plan action items and act as a point of escalation for issues, questions, and concerns.
• Manage Selling Partner needs and monitor complexity through efficient engagement allocation
• Monitor Selling Partner satisfaction survey results or Anecdotes to analyze both positive and negative feedback trends. Establish improvement plans and mange expectations with Account Managers as appropriate.

• Program Process Excellence
• Collaborate with other internal departments to support the improvement of tools and processes to enhance the Selling Partner experience and drive productivity for Account Managers.
• Identify, quantify, and define feature enhancements and new products to improve our service offerings based on customer feedback, data analysis, and feature gaps with competitive products.

• Leadership
• Raise the bar for Account Managers, prioritizing strategic initiatives and escalation support as needed.
• Act as a thought leader in defining success criteria and understand business needs of Selling Partners in an ever-changing business environment. Contribute to and lead strategic plans and documents for the organization.
• Partner with external teams including Category Management, Finance, Global Account Management, and Central Support teams to align programs and initiatives to drive growth.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts across direct team and broader organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 4+ years of sales or account management experience
• Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in analytical tools. and experience with CRM systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of inside sales experience
• Experience influencing at all levels within an organization, particularly at the executive level
• Experience exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach or equivalent
• Experience within e-commerce or Retail fields

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 the accommodations information page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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