Sr. Manager, Agency Development, US LCS
Apply NowCompany: Amazon
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
As a Sr. Manager for the US Agency Development team, you will report to an Agency Group Head, and leverage your extensive experience in agency partnerships and team leadership to develop, coach, and motivate a high-performing team of Agency Development Managers. Your team will be responsible for managing strategic relationships with a major holding company and their operating agencies, with a particular focus on video advertising solutions and supporting trading agreements.
You will implement both strategic and tactical approaches to drive team performance, developing comprehensive partnership plans for each agency relationship while ensuring individual team members are equipped to execute at the highest level. Your role will be crucial in scaling Amazon Ads' agency partnerships and achieving ambitious revenue targets through effective team leadership.
As a people manager within Amazon Ads, you will work closely with senior leadership to shape the future of our agency partnerships strategy. You will leverage your deep industry experience to guide your team through complex negotiations, custom solutions development, and strategic partnership initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on talent development and team culture.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of agency development professionals managing relationships with major holding companies and their operating agencies
- Drive strategic planning and execution to deliver on trading agreements, upfront deals, video advertising growth initiatives and adtech/programmatic goals
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Account Management, Ad Tech, Global, Twitch, Sports, and other internal teams to deliver comprehensive agency solutions
- Effective January 2, 2025, the in-office expectation at Amazon is five days a week on days when you are not traveling
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ year of experience and a deep understanding of video advertising, AdTech, and programmatic solutions
- Experience leading teams through organizational transformation and growth
- Experience with building C-suite relationships within major media agencies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Advanced knowledge of the US holding company, agency landscape, and digital media industry trends
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $263,300/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
You will implement both strategic and tactical approaches to drive team performance, developing comprehensive partnership plans for each agency relationship while ensuring individual team members are equipped to execute at the highest level. Your role will be crucial in scaling Amazon Ads' agency partnerships and achieving ambitious revenue targets through effective team leadership.
As a people manager within Amazon Ads, you will work closely with senior leadership to shape the future of our agency partnerships strategy. You will leverage your deep industry experience to guide your team through complex negotiations, custom solutions development, and strategic partnership initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on talent development and team culture.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of agency development professionals managing relationships with major holding companies and their operating agencies
- Drive strategic planning and execution to deliver on trading agreements, upfront deals, video advertising growth initiatives and adtech/programmatic goals
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Account Management, Ad Tech, Global, Twitch, Sports, and other internal teams to deliver comprehensive agency solutions
- Effective January 2, 2025, the in-office expectation at Amazon is five days a week on days when you are not traveling
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ year of experience and a deep understanding of video advertising, AdTech, and programmatic solutions
- Experience leading teams through organizational transformation and growth
- Experience with building C-suite relationships within major media agencies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Advanced knowledge of the US holding company, agency landscape, and digital media industry trends
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $263,300/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.