Description

　　The Home & Lifestyle team manages the relationships with top vendors in the Furniture, Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Household Goods and Toys space for the US. We work with our external and internal stakeholders to add value to our customers and grow a sustainable business in our respective industries. Home & Lifestyle continues to be at the heart of Amazon Retail. Join a team where collaboration and customer obsession are highly valued.

　　This role requires an effective leader and communicator, with strong business acumen, acute analytical skills, and the demonstrated ability to use creative thinking and innovation to solve complex problems. We are looking for an individual that enjoys fast-paced, data-driven environments and will be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon. The successful candidate is a self-starter with a passion for retail and has superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• Defines the vision and business strategy for the category including North Star metric(s) and KPIs for measuring results

　　• Manages category P&L and develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvements for the business

　　• Develops vendor relationships inclusive of terms negotiations and growth focused initiatives

　　• Drives broad adoption and provide an unparalleled customer experience

　　• Devise clear frameworks for making day-to-day decisions

　　• Lead execution of projects including building project plans

　　• Drive commitments from internal teams including Marketing, Engineering, and Category Management

　　• Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for subcategories.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Arlington, VA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience

　　Bachelor's degree

　　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 teamsAmazon 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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.