Description We expect the Category Manager to be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. The Category Manager must be an effective negotiator, leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon’s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal cross-functional teams. He /she is expected to drive projects of high complexity and operates with significant autonomy and discretion while influencing other external teams. Responsibilities: The successful Category Manager must be able to: • Act as the ‘business owner’ for his or her categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact our business • Have a thorough understanding of the industry, trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments • Strong focus on customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to deliver a customer experience that is unparalleled • Identify new opportunities, develop and execute project plans, • Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines • Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet goals Basic Qualifications An understanding of and passion for e-commerce. - · Experience in Business, buying, Selling or finance - · Excellent written and verbal communication skills - · Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities - · Strong numerical and analytical aptitude - · Proven experience leading cross-functional projects - · Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment - · Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines - · Detail-oriented - · Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools - · Smart, enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative. - · Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities. - · Experience in project ownership and using customer data to identify and prioritize opportunities. Preferred Qualifications An understanding of and passion for e-commerce. - · Experience in Business, buying, Selling or finance - · Excellent written and verbal communication skills - · Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities - · Strong numerical and analytical aptitude - · Proven experience leading cross-functional projects - · Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment - · Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines - · Detail-oriented - · Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools - · Smart, enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative. - · Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities. - · Experience in project ownership and using customer data to identify and prioritize opportunities. 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.