Retail Vendor Manager Intern
DESCRIPTION
Launch into the corporate world and build relationships with Amazon Retail Vendors. Vendors are one of our key business partners in the Retail organization; they sell their products wholesale to Amazon. You'll be responsible for their success on the platform, on top of identifying new business opportunities with a positive impact to the community.
How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow’s innovations in e-commerce.
Key job responsibilities
• Work with a small set of strategically important manufacturers who produce goods and then sell them to us as a retailer.
• Drive a positive Vendor experience by building and maintain a strong relationship to achieve mutual growth with unique solutions.
• Provide customized strategic business advice to Vendors to improve their overall business performance and grow their sales.
• Drive supply-chain operational excellence initiatives by reducing costs, defects, lead times, and by managing stock in our fulfilment centers.
• Take part in advertising campaigns and promotional activities such as Prime Day where you will help your brands generating sales and increase their traffic and improve conversion.
A day in the life
Your paid 6-month internship includes:
• Hybrid, flexible working: we believe in striking the right balance between your personal and professional life.
• Mentorship: we care about your career aspirations and strive to assign projects based on your interests. You can learn and be curious with access to unlimited virtual trainings on project management, personal brand, communication skills and many more.
• Extra perks for Amazonians such as: exclusive Amazon.de discount; Deutschlandticket (Transportation Ticket); bike rental; gym membership discount; Beta testing on new Amazon products; and free mental health, legal, and financial support for you and your family.
• Get involved: we have with over 13 Amazon Affinity Groups you can join and become an ally to a cause close to your heart (sustainability, diversity, LGBTQ+, mental and/or physical disabilities, local community initiatives, etc.)
• Taking ownership of your career: because when you succeed, we all win. A successful internship, could lead to a full-time (graduate role) after finishing your university studies.
About the team
Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) is a paid B2B service that aims to help strategic brands partner with Amazon to grow their business. You will be an Account Manager for our most strategic retail Vendors in one of our Product Categories, for example PC, Beauty, Toys or Kitchen. You will act as a consultant driving selection and promotional activities, monitor and work on success metrics and ensure that vendor and customer experience is at the highest level. Furthermore, you will be working together with external and internal stakeholders (e.g. external Key Account Managers and internal Vendor Managers) to implement new ideas and processes within Amazon EU, such as Supply chain management, Finance and Marketing while developing your skills and future career. You will gain 360-degree exposure to all areas of e-commerce at European level.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Munich, BY, DEU
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Available to commence an internship between June and September 2024. Yes, our start dates are flexible! You should then be available for 6 months, full time (40h/week).
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, with an anticipated graduation date after the completion of your internship.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English and German (Level - C1 or higher).
• You will be based in Munich for the duration of the internship. A relocation package may be offered, subject to an eligibility criterion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Studies within Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Engineering or similar fields.
• Knowledge in MS Office programs (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of SQL or website content management systems.
Every day will be filled with developing new skills and achieving personal growth. Interested?
Submitting your application takes less than 10 minutes and cover letters are not required. You will just need to attach your CV and answer a questionnaire.
Selected candidates will be invited to an online assessment. If successful, you’ll attend to two rounds of virtual interviews, which take place on the same day. Interviews consist of behavioural questions and a case study, focusing on our Leadership Principles. The entire recruitment process typically takes 3 to 4 weeks. Do note that the selection process and timelines are subject to change, and vary with role and location.
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