Now Hiring - Amazon - Information Technology Business Development Manager, Hardlines in Arlington, VA

Full description of the position

Bachelor's Degree
3 years of sales experience
Experience using Salesforce.com or other CRM tools

Amazon Services is seeking a dynamic and motivated business development manager. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for recruiting and launching businesses within our many different categories. This person will be the primary point of contact for those companies throughout the entire sales process. They will be chartered with developing and managing a sales pipeline of high value, strategic accounts while executing sales strategies to secure deals that will exceed output goals.

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with key influencers and decision-makers within the senior and C-level management and executive teams of prospective accounts, along with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to create and present compelling Amazon solutions that meet and exceed customer requirements.

As an organization, Amazons North American Seller Services is uniquely highly influential by coordinating across Amazon customers, Amazon category teams and Amazon Sellers. We are a business development organization and drive growth for over 2MM Amazon Sellers through business intelligence, cross-selling efforts and integrated Account Management. We are successful by focusing on aggressive growth targets for our Sellers businesses.

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Key job responsibilities
Identify, qualify, acquire and grow seller commitment to Selling on Amazon programs.

Analyze customer data and make recommendations in order to maximize the potential of the assigned territory. Execute successfully on the plan recommended.

Implement and track metrics for recording the success and quality of the sellers in your territory. Use these metrics to guide your work and uncover hidden areas of opportunity.

Manage complex contract negotiations and serve as a liaison to the legal team.

Prospect and close business to achieve quarterly quota targets for both the quantity and quality of sellers recruited.

Understand and utilize the right tools to track all pertinent account information and sales progress as well as forecast and prioritize to achieve quarterly goals.

Develop a thorough understanding of the e-commerce industry and including knowledge of product offerings.

Prioritize and complete additional projects while maintaining current book of business such as mentorship, and sales.

Prepare and deliver business reviews regarding progress and state of health for the respective territory.

Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets and operational metrics.

Create and articulate compelling value propositions around the Selling on Amazon product.

Develop a clear understanding of the Selling on Amazon products along with the features and functionalities.

Assist internal partners to drive change, remove roadblocks and close business

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA

Ability to work with legal, product, and internal business owners to reach mutually beneficial agreements
Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others
Analytical skills including Microsoft Excel

Creative, has initiative, and can constructively advocate on behalf of the customer

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit [please apply online]