Job Description

DESCRIPTIONToday, more than 60% of the items sold in Amazon's stores globally are from independent sellers - most of which are small- and medium-sized businesses - providing a vast selection of products, competitive prices, and great convenience for shoppers. Are you motivated to improve Amazon sellers' capabilities through marketing tools? Are you passionate about creating new processes?
Amazon South Africa Marketplace Team is seeking a talented Account Manager, Marketing to join our team as an expert for our Marketplace business. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of seller accounts, and drive success through marketing tools. You will analyze sales and traffic data to identify opportunities to help sellers succeed in the marketplaceThis position is office-based, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week in line with Amazon's current flexible work guidance. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangementsAmazon knows that a diverse, inclusive culture empowers us all to deliver the best results for our customers. We celebrate diversity in our workforce and in the ways we work. As part of our inclusive culture, we offer accommodations during the interview and onboarding process. If you'd like to discuss your accommodation options, please contact your recruiter, who will partner you with the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT). You may also contact ACAT directly by emailing acat-africa@amazon.com. We want all Amazonians to have the best possible Day 1 experience. If you've already completed the interview process, you can contact ACAT for accommodation support before you start to ensure all your needs are met Day 1Key job responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of sellers businesses and marketing needs
Create processes and metrics to measure success for these seller businesses
Develop programs to highlight and showcase their selection to improve seller brand visibility
Execute and implement on marketing strategies that support these sellers
Create mechanisms and processes for daily, weekly and monthly store merchandising
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver business goals, customer insights, marketing strategies, and creative development
Collaborate and build relationships with marketplace marketing stakeholders to effectively deliver on shared goals and programs
Lead campaign framework development to inform creative briefs for small business sellers
Coordinate with account managers to identify, validate and merchandise SMB selection in the storeWe are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Cape Town, ZAFBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor degree
- Account management experience
- Work experience related to CRM management and/or digital marketing tools
- Experience with excel- ability to use hard data and metrics from disparate data sources to measure partners and channels performance, determine improvements and innovationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- E commerce/retail experience
- SQL knowledgeAmazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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