Account Sales Rep II, Amazon Freight
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Amazon is looking for a driven, entrepreneurial, and analytical Sr. Account Sales Representative to assist our team selling inbound freight to 3PLs and Amazon sellers The ideal candidate will be excited by partnering in launching a new start-up from the beginning of its life cycle, and will have familiarity leading sales generation with medium to large size customers.
Amazon Transportation Services is building systems and capabilities to ensure that shippers' freight in the Amazon network (vendors, suppliers, sellers) is moved with the highest service and lowest possible costs. To meet this goal, we are continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class service levels. You will efficiently negotiate terms and close deals with external shippers. Internally, you will work with functions that cut across the organization including legal, technology, marketing, transportation and customer service, to drive great customer experience for our program.
The ideal candidate will exhibit strong analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative climate. You will communicate with senior stakeholders within the Amazon Leadership team, as well as working with leaders at major companies to strengthen partner relations. The candidate is as comfortable working on strategy and design, as they are rolling-up their sleeves and working on implementation. They have demonstrated the ability to build customized, innovative logistics solutions, drive process improvement, standardize procedures and negotiate effectively.
Key job responsibilities
-Work with sellers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and Freight Forwarders who ship inbound to Amazon to discover how we can better serve them.
-Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide key metrics and regular forecasts.
-Ability to identify and drive revenue, adoption and market segment share of our product
-Manage numerous accounts concurrently & strategically, ensuring customer satisfaction
-In-depth knowledge and understanding of the logistics and transportation industry.
-Build strong working relationships with shippers, suppliers, businesses and internal peers.
-Negotiate with shippers on contract terms.
-Engage with internal and external business teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve performance and service.
-Earn trust of customers and recommend product solutions that fit their business needs.
-Measure performance, articulate root-cause analysis, and link to specific improvement areas.
-Assess program risks, anticipate challenges, and provide escalation management when necessary.
-Meet or exceed targets for customer and/or feature spend adoption.
-This job will require strong communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure, and often ambiguous, work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online advertising or high-tech products/services
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.
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 $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/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.
Amazon Transportation Services is building systems and capabilities to ensure that shippers' freight in the Amazon network (vendors, suppliers, sellers) is moved with the highest service and lowest possible costs. To meet this goal, we are continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class service levels. You will efficiently negotiate terms and close deals with external shippers. Internally, you will work with functions that cut across the organization including legal, technology, marketing, transportation and customer service, to drive great customer experience for our program.
The ideal candidate will exhibit strong analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative climate. You will communicate with senior stakeholders within the Amazon Leadership team, as well as working with leaders at major companies to strengthen partner relations. The candidate is as comfortable working on strategy and design, as they are rolling-up their sleeves and working on implementation. They have demonstrated the ability to build customized, innovative logistics solutions, drive process improvement, standardize procedures and negotiate effectively.
Key job responsibilities
-Work with sellers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and Freight Forwarders who ship inbound to Amazon to discover how we can better serve them.
-Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide key metrics and regular forecasts.
-Ability to identify and drive revenue, adoption and market segment share of our product
-Manage numerous accounts concurrently & strategically, ensuring customer satisfaction
-In-depth knowledge and understanding of the logistics and transportation industry.
-Build strong working relationships with shippers, suppliers, businesses and internal peers.
-Negotiate with shippers on contract terms.
-Engage with internal and external business teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve performance and service.
-Earn trust of customers and recommend product solutions that fit their business needs.
-Measure performance, articulate root-cause analysis, and link to specific improvement areas.
-Assess program risks, anticipate challenges, and provide escalation management when necessary.
-Meet or exceed targets for customer and/or feature spend adoption.
-This job will require strong communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure, and often ambiguous, work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online advertising or high-tech products/services
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.
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 $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/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.