The Amazon.Ca Softlines team is seeking a self-driven Brand Specialist candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners.
Brand Specialists work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience across their business.
They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and top line performance for their category.The candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to drive their business.
The Brand Specialist will have the opportunity to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.Ca.
They will utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, such as site merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online marketing, and finance to drive performance for our Amazon.Ca vendor partners.This position provides the candidate an opportunity to execute analytical deep dives that help inform category growth strategies and initiatives.
In addition to gaining vendor management experience, this candidate will have exposure in driving category growth.
Amazon.Ca Vendor Managers get the unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer, while developing strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning/forecasting, pricing, and business analytics.Brand Specialist roles are in the General Management career path at Amazon.
This role is an excellent introduction to a wide variety of business functions and provides advancement opportunities to more senior roles in Marketing/Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management and Inventory Management.Key job responsibilitiesP&L ManagementVendor NegotiationsNew Product LaunchesOwnership of key team-level business functions (pricing, selection, profitability)Defining vendor and category level growth strategiesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experienceBachelor's degreeExperience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTMLPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in process improvementExperience managing large amounts of dataAmazon 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, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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