Selling Partner Support Specialist, Connect With A Specialist

Amazon; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Selling Partner Support Specialist to enhance the experience for our diverse community of Selling Partners. The role involves resolving complexities and fostering relationships through proactive communication. Ideal candidates will have a strong customer service background and problem-solving skills to handle high-visibility escalations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with external customers in a contact center environment.
• Ability to navigate in a dynamic work environment and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and address Selling Partner inquiries via personalized communication.
• Collaborate with Selling Partners to provide effective resolutions.
• Identify potential risks and communicate corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Experience in a Contact Center

Job description

Selling Partner Support Specialist, Connect With A Specialist

Job ID: 3001449 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Selling Partner Services (SPS) plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable shopping experience on Amazon's global platforms. Our responsibilities encompass safeguarding selling partners, customers, brands, and Amazon itself from fraud, counterfeit, and abuse. Simultaneously, we focus on empowering and providing world-class support to Amazon's vast network of Selling Partners, fostering loyalty across our diverse community. Within SPS, Selling Partner Support (SP-S) strives to make Amazon the best platform for partners worldwide. We handle Selling Partner contacts efficiently, leveraging our knowledge to enhance support interactions.

The Connect with a Specialist (CWS) team addresses complex issues, excelling in reducing seller pain points and building trust. We collaborate across Selling Partner Services to deliver a world-class experience for our sellers. The CWS Team is currently seeking individuals who are deeply committed to Seller satisfaction, results-driven, and adept at stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills and a discerning judgment. In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialized support, guidance, and resolution for challenging contacts requiring a higher level of expertise to address Selling Partner issues effectively. This encompasses taking ownership of high-visibility escalations that pose potential PR/Legal risks for Amazon and cannot be resolved through documented solutions alone.

Beyond troubleshooting, the role involves fostering an active and collaborative community, promoting information exchange among peers and Selling Partners through various communication channels. Your responsibilities will extend to removing roadblocks to resolution, innovatively designing solutions that align with the Selling Partner's needs while considering business constraints. We are looking for a proactive and strategic thinker to contribute to the success of the CWS Team and enhance the overall Selling Partner experience.

In our collaborative work environment, we highly value individual expression, respect diverse opinions, and actively contribute to a culture where every team member can fully participate. Our collective strength lies in the unique backgrounds and perspectives we bring, enhancing our ability to fulfill Amazon's mission of becoming Earth's most customer centric company.

We are looking for candidates across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota and Ohio.

Key job responsibilities
Selling Partner Support:
• Investigate and address Selling Partner inquiries through direct, personalized communication via phone calls and chats, with some follow up email work.
• Collaborate with Selling Partners to understand their concerns and provide effective resolutions, ensuring a positive customer experience.

Pattern Recognition and Problem-Solving:
• Analyze Selling Partner anecdotes to identify recurring patterns and contribute insights for upstream problem-solving.
• Play a key role in the development of innovative resolution paths and support models to enhance overall service efficiency, both within CWS and in our core teams.

Business Guidance and Resolution:
• Provide clear resolutions to Selling Partners, addressing existing business problems and offering strategic, informed, and specialized guidance.
• Collaborate on solutions that contribute to more optimal outcomes, aligning with shared account goals and objectives.

Risk Identification and Recommendations:
• Identify and communicate potential risks and obstacles related to current Marketplace processes, initiatives, and system issues affecting Selling Partners.
• Collaborate with internal business stakeholders to provide well-informed recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.


About the team
As dedicated advocates for Amazon Selling Partners, we identify and address issues impacting their platform experience. By collaborating with stakeholders, we strategically eliminate pain points to enhance seller satisfaction. Our efforts extend beyond problem-solving, as we conduct root cause analyses, rectify defects, and implement preventive measures. Serving as the last line of support, we focus on improving the seller experience. We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure positive resolutions and contribute to the continuous improvement of sellers' long-term experience on Amazon.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ year of experience working with external customers within a contact center environment
• Demonstrated success in enhancing relationships and providing effective support to Selling Partners or Customers
• History of working with online businesses, providing direct support and business expertise while also balancing needs and expectations of the end Customer Experience
• A track record of working independently in a remote environment, showcasing self-motivation, and a proactive approach to responsibilities and performance expectations
• Ability to consider each situation's unique circumstances to make the right decision; being able to understand when policies or processes negatively affect Seller, Customer, or Business experiences and should be improved, along with a proven history of process improvement experience
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to make well-informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a dynamic work environment


Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 $16.83/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $34.33/hr 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.

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