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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 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. 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.
