The Senior Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills great attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask and a proven record of driving category growth. The SVM must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon UAE most important partners and vendors as well as with internal colleagues and crossfunctional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment.
A successful SVM will be able to:
Act as the business owner for assigned categories possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting monitoring understanding and reporting on the business along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)
Have a thorough understanding of the industry seasonality and business trends/events and continually monitor competitor/industry developments
Maximize Amazons business profitability and selection expansion opportunities
Have a complete understanding of the customer needs both existing and potential and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features that provide Amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience
Manage vendor relationships manage supplier/partner contracts manage daytoday relationships and negotiate and secure marketing funds
Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies
Coordinate crossfunctional teams and communicate with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines
Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets
The Senior Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills great attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask and a proven record of driving category growth. The SVM must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of most important partners and vendors as well as with internal colleagues and crossfunctional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment.
5 years of with Excel experience
5 years of account management project or program management or buying experience
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience driving internal crossteam collaboration
Experience with business analysis and P&L management
MBA
Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
Experience presenting to senior leadership
Experience driving direction and alignment with crossfunctional teams
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