AmazonSenior Vendor Manager, Toys & Entertainment
Amazon is hiring a Senior Vendor Manager, Toys & Entertainment in New York, United States. It pays $133k-$185k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include SQL, Microsoft Access and vendor management.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
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Manages P&L, vendor relationships, and growth strategies for the Toys & Entertainment category at Amazon.
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
How we rate this
Senior Vendor Manager, Toys & Entertainment at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where vendor management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where p l management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
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- Walk me through how you've used SQL in your day-to-day work.
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