Senior Program Manager, Seller External Relations

Amazon.com Inc

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Inside Sales, International Sales, Marketing, Network Administration/Management, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Sales, Sales Support, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
24 days ago

Are you interested in leveraging your program management skills to join a dynamic team responsible for improving public perception of selling on Amazon worldwide? The Seller External Relations (SER) team is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Senior Program Manager to join the team responsible for developing and executing initiatives that drive measurable small business growth and improve perception of the Amazon store. Through the Sellers in Your Community (SIYC) initiative, we engage with small businesses in Amazon's store and amplify their stories externally, and advocate for them internally. Our work extends across the Americas, including Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

This role will have a high degree of ownership for defining programs and scalable solutions that raise the bar on improving public perception of the selling experience on Amazon. The role is inherently cross-functional - you will partner with Public Policy to design and develop new and existing programs that drive SER's perception goals. You will build and maintain a network of SIYC sellers through quarterly engagement roadmaps that deliver consistent, branded experiences, and lead the end-to-end planning and execution of events that bring Amazon seller success stories to community leaders and policymakers across the country.

The ideal candidate thinks strategically, takes initiative, and dives deep into details - capable of developing high-level strategic initiatives while remaining detail-oriented enough to push forward necessary tasks. Maturity, strong business judgment, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to earn trust and influence cross-functional teams are essential. The candidate for this position embraces ambiguity, ramps quickly on complex issues, and communicates convincingly to diverse internal and external audiences.

Key job responsibilities

  • Support Seller External Relations' partnership with Public Policy, supporting the coordination of their access to SER support services and events that amplify seller stories.
  • Develop strategies and solutions as part of a dedicated SIYC team focused on advancing Amazon"s small business narrative through direct programming, as well as through partnerships with third-party organizations.
  • Plan, organize, and execute events that connect sellers, internal subject matter experts, and executives to local influential leaders and lawmakers in communities across the Americas.
  • Design strategies and execute events that build a robust, engaged SIYC seller network ready to participate in sustained advocacy initiatives.
  • Interact with stakeholders at multiple levels and in multiple regions, working with business, Public Policy, Public Relations, marketing, product, and analytics teams to define and deliver solutions.
  • Define clear project plans, manage progress, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
  • Create, optimize, and drive adoption of critical mechanisms required to ensure long-term expansion and success of the SIYC network and initiatives.
  • Translate complex decisions and trade-offs into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders, through written and verbal communication.
  • Drive cross-functional and cross-regional alignment to achieve strategic program goals.
  • Track and report program learnings and effectiveness to internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain data integrity, and gather post-event feedback and reporting insights to inform continuous improvement.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles