Senior Vendor Manager, Toys & Entertainment

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager to own a strategic segment of the Toy category. You will manage the total P&L for Retail, set growth strategies, and build strong partnerships with selling partners to drive selection, sales, and margin.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate long-term joint business plans, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve customer experience. The role requires outstanding relationship management, data-driven decision making, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years in account management, project or program management or buying
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management

Responsibilities

• Own a strategic vendor segment and manage total P&L for Retail in the Toy category
• Set and execute growth strategies and create strong partnerships with selling partners
• Build comprehensive joint business plans and identify opportunities for growth and margin
• Drive selection, sales, and customer experience while leading cross-functional initiatives

Skills

Account management

P&L management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Job ID: 10502251 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is looking for a Senior Vendor Manager to own highly strategic vendors in a key growth category of the dynamic Toy's business.

The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L for a segment of the Toy's business (Retail), including setting and executing the strategy for driving growth, creating strong partnerships with selling partners, managing profitability, optimizing business inputs and outputs, and delivering our vision for our customer experience. This includes identifying potential new brand opportunities, partnering with selling partners to build comprehensive joint business plans, and innovating the customer experience.

The right candidate stays on top of market segment and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. The candidate should have experience in building strong relationships, driving top and bottom line results, and be comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a deep curiosity for how things work, a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers, and strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. A successful candidate should be able to define and drive long-term objectives and strategy for the business. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are musts. The Senior Vendor Manager is an effective leader, communicator, and a seasoned problem-solver.

About the team

Our vision is to cement Amazon as the #1 customer destination for entertainment licensed products through carrying the largest selection, creating best-in-class customer experiences, executing cross-channel marketing campaigns that generate buzz and excitement among fans around new releases, and delighting Amazon customers at major fan events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
• Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

• USA, NY, New York - 133,300.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

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