Description
With its network of over 100,000 publishers, the Amazon Creators program is a global leader in online marketing and one of the largest external paid traffic channels for Amazon. The Amazon Creators Business Team, reaches a large number of websites, blogs and influencers worldwide (called Creators). These Creators create original content to help customers make informed purchase decisions on Amazon. Creators is an integral part of the Amazon marketing mix, bringing new customers to the site, driving existing customers to discover new products or programs such as Amazon Prime, and increasing overall customer loyalty. We are currently seeking a Program Manager to help run the Creators program for Amazon Canada. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity in a data-driven, fast-paced environment. You will exhibit strong analytical and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to operate independently and deliver results.
Key job responsibilities
Own, develop and implement content and communications marketing plan to drive awareness and engagement with our affiliate marketers.
Own go to market strategy and execution of new features for Amazon Creators Canada.
Own and drive a product roadmap for Creators in Canada.
Engage regularly with key internal business, product, legal, marketing and technical stakeholders (both locally and internationally)
Provide ongoing operational support for partners and internal stakeholders
Drive simplified solutions for partners, including tools to get partners to implement effective integrations (links, API features etc.).
Drive special deal terms and negotiations with existing partners to efficiently maximize their promotional activities for Amazon
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to improve existing processes and workflows.
A day in the life
To excel in this role, you will:
Be willing to “roll up your sleeves” and operate with limited guidance
Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to influence remote teams, both technical and non-technical
Bring analytical horsepower and a deep curiosity about how things work
Be commercially savvy and have excellent business judgment
Bring operational rigor, holding your program stakeholders to the highest of standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of relevant experience in retail, operations, and/or business management/consulting
Experience executing large projects end-to-end, and/or managing complex programs, with successful delivery of meaningful results
Technical background or experience working with complex online tools
High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Experience in communicating and supporting external clients, as well as working with internal stakeholders.
Bias towards data-based decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior analytical skills including enhanced Excel capabilities and experience with SQL
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Merchandising or Digital/Affiliate Marketing
Experience working with global product and technology teams
Experience managing technical projects of varying complexity
Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes
Strong communication skills, specifically with explaining technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Amazon 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. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.
The base salary for this position ranges from $69,700/year up to $116,400/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.