Brand Specialist, CA Softlines

Job title:

Brand Specialist, CA Softlines

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONThe Amazon.ca Softlines team is seeking a self-driven Brand Specialist candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners. Brand Specialists work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience across their business. They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and top line performance for their category.
The candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to drive their business. The Brand Specialist will have the opportunity to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca. They will utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, such as site merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online marketing, and finance to drive performance for our Amazon.ca vendor partners.
This position provides the candidate an opportunity to execute analytical deeps dives that help inform category growth strategies and initiatives. In addition to gaining vendor management experience, this candidate will have exposure in driving category growth. Amazon.ca Vendor Managers get the unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer, while developing strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning/forecasting, pricing, and business analytics.Brand Specialist roles are in the General Management career path at Amazon. This role is an excellent introduction to a wide variety of business functions and provides advancement opportunities to more senior roles in Marketing/Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management and Inventory Management.Key job responsibilities

• P&L Management
• Vendor Negotiations
• New Product Launches
• Ownership of key team-level business functions (pricing, selection, profitability)
• Defining vendor and category level growth strategies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
– Bachelor’s degree
– Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTMLPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Experience in process improvement
– Experience managing large amounts of dataAmazon 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.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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:43:09 GMT

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