Vendor Manager, Home Entertainment – Amazon Canada – Toronto, ON
Amazon Canada’s Home Entertainment team within the Entertainment Media organization is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager to join our team and support our vendor partners.
As a Vendor Manager, you will work directly with vendors to enhance value, selection, and convenience across their businesses. You will play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and top-line performance for their category.
About Us
At Amazon, customer obsession and analytics drive our business decisions. As a Vendor Manager on the Home Entertainment team, you will have the opportunity to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer, developing strong functional skills in online merchandising, marketing, buying, planning, forecasting, pricing, and business analytics.
Role of the Vendor Manager
As a Vendor Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, forecast generation, product launches, and pricing to drive growth for the vendor and Amazon.ca.
- Marketing Campaigns: Conceive, create, and analyze marketing campaigns to drive vendor growth, brand awareness, customer conversion, and top-line revenue.
- Analysis & Strategy: Conduct detailed analysis to identify opportunities for growth, and create comprehensive marketing proposals, SEO strategies, social media campaigns, email campaigns, and promotional strategies.
- Vendor Relationships: Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable terms and ensure the best deals for Amazon customers.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience.
- 5+ years of experience in retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results.
- Knowledge of Excel and experience in extracting data through various reporting tools to influence business decisions.
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with pricing and selection strategy.
- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development.
Working Conditions
This position is based in Toronto, ON, Canada, and is part of Amazon Canada’s Retail Team. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Compensation & Benefits
Amazon offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. Specific details will be provided during the interview process.
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How to Apply
Take the next step in your career with Amazon Canada. Apply today to become a Vendor Manager for the Home Entertainment team in Toronto, ON.