Full-Time

Assistant Account Manager

Posted on 4/16/2024

AIP Connect

11-50 employees

Global and freelance recruitment services

Consulting

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Required Skills

Sales

Communications

Marketing

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, digital merchandising, business, advertising, PR, digital retail, retail merchandising, project management, or related field.
Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central (primary) and Vendor Central (secondary).
Experience in CPG or related industries.
Exceptional project management, attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to work out of multiple technology tools and systems simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Analyzing weekly/monthly POS sales data to determine the performance of products and promotions.
Leveraging data and insights to optimize product placement, pricing strategies, and inventory levels.
Introducing new products and maintain/optimize existing product listings.
Ensuring accurate product details, including pricing, descriptions, images, video, variations, buy box, ratings, and offers.
Developing and implementing on-site merchandising strategies to maximize sales for assigned portfolio.
Collaborating with consumer experience and regulatory teams to address product-related queries.
Other duties as required or assigned by Manager.

*Our client is a purpose-driven snacking company committed to creating delicious and nutritious snacks that fuel and inspire people to live their best lives. Their products are made with high-quality, sustainable ingredients, and they strive to make a positive impact on both our customers and the planet.

**This position is hybrid, 3 days a week in office, located in Wicker Park, Chicago.

Purpose of Position

The Assistant Account Manager for Amazon (Global) is tasked with the responsibility of expanding the eCommerce business across the United States, Canada, and international markets, with a primary focus on Amazon as the key account.

To achieve this objective, the position will utilize technology, marketing strategies, eCommerce partnerships, and various creative and innovative media approaches. Collaboration with the marketing, trade marketing, sales planning, and logistics teams is crucial to enhance brand sales and visibility on the Amazon platform.

Ultimately, the aim of this role is to ensure a seamless shopping experience for customers on Amazon, drive increased household penetration through experimentation and learning, coordinate and execute promotions during strategic periods, introduce innovative initiatives, and contribute to the opening of new markets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Analyzing weekly/monthly POS sales data to determine the performance of products and promotions.
Leveraging data and insights to optimize product placement, pricing strategies, and inventory levels.
Introducing new products and maintain/optimize existing product listings.
Ensuring accurate product details, including pricing, descriptions, images, video, variations, buy box, ratings, and offers.
Developing and implementing on-site merchandising strategies to maximize sales for assigned portfolio.
Collaborating with consumer experience and regulatory teams to address product-related queries.
Other duties as required or assigned by Manager.

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrable success in eCommerce and at creatively solving problems and implementing those solutions.
Ability to manage complex tasks and projects with competing deadlines concurrently.
Ability to drive towards a larger big-picture vision while managing the details.
Ability to be ADAPTABLE and flexible to a changing environment.
Understanding of the latest and most effective SEO/SEM tactics and analytics.
Understanding of Amazon digital analytics and consumer insights.
Knowledge of content management systems such as Salsify, eCommerce platforms, Profitero, Tableau, MS Office suite.
Strong TEAM player.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Resourcefulness and Resiliency in Selling.
Energy, PASSION, drive for results.
Displays integrity and excellent professional ethics.
Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key business partners.
Proven ability to make decisions based on a mixture of information, analysis, experience, and judgement.
Self-starter, highly self-motivated.
Adept and Agile in working through business analytics.
Intermediate understanding of business financials.

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, digital merchandising, business, advertising, PR, digital retail, retail merchandising, project management, or related field.
Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Seller Central (primary) and Vendor Central (secondary).
Experience in CPG or related industries.
Exceptional project management, attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to work out of multiple technology tools and systems simultaneously.

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AIP Connect excels in recruitment services, focusing on in-house, global, and freelance positions, which makes it a standout place to work. Its strength lies in a robust network and deep industry insights, ensuring employees are well-connected and knowledgeable, which fosters professional growth and effective service delivery. This approach supports a dynamic work environment where talent and client needs are adeptly matched, enhancing both employee satisfaction and business success.

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 36%

1 year growth

↑ 62%

2 year growth

↑ 85%