Brand Specialist, Amazon Fashion Canada, Amazon Fashion

This job can be based in Toronto, ON, Arlington, VA or Seattle, WA
Amazon Fashion (Canada) is a fast-growing business where our business model is evolving with technology and industry trends. We need nimble leaders who move fast, are capable of breaking down and solving complex problems, and have a strong will to get things done in an environment that resembles a start-up. Amazon is seeking to hire and develop leaders that have the capability to grow into general managers that can independently run large business segments spanning multiple functional areas. Incoming hires are given ownership of large, important areas of opportunity; the autonomy to make decisions; and the ability to drive significant impact to the customer experience. The team is looking for a smart, eager, hard-working, creative candidate with strong merchandising, organizational, and analytical skills.

In this role, a successful candidate will be an effective communicator and problem-solver and someone who is able to balance the needs and requirements of both Amazon and the vendor. This role is an ideal start to a dynamic career path at Amazon for an ambitious candidate who is eager to drive a business. The candidate will develop skills and work across all functional retail areas to grow and improve their vendor partner’s success on the Amazon retail platform.
Other key tasks will include the following:

• Coordinate and create launch plans for new brands launching on Amazon.ca.
• Analyze sales and key metrics to identify business opportunities for top brands.
• Provide recommendations to improve sales and margin
• Improve catalog quality to enhance the customer experience.
• Manage site placements and promotions based on the vendor’s event calendar

This role is also responsible for inventory management, forecast generation, product launches, pricing, and conducting detailed analysis to identify opportunities to drive growth for the vendor and Amazon.ca.
Brand Specialist roles are in the General Management career path at Amazon. The general management career path offers the opportunity for advancement into a variety of roles including Marketing/Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management and Inventory Management.

• Experience driving complex negotiations and terms discussions with external vendors
• 2+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience

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, 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 $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/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.