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Amazon.com is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to help drive the growth and monetization of Amazon's Global online display advertising platform by supporting Amazon's Global businesses, in addition to other partner websites being supported by our platform.The Product Manager will utilize and analyze market data to identify opportunities and trends that will help guide decision-making regarding existing and new product/program development, new partner sites and International locales, as well as enhance offerings in order to generate increased revenue in current and new markets. You will wear multiple hats and be responsible for being the voice of the International teams, driving requirements to core business units, including Product Management, Marketing, Ad Operations, Account Management, Yield Management, Remnant and Engineering.Specific responsibilities:
- Help analyze opportunities and develop strategies/products to generate a multi-million-dollar business, partnering with the Sales team, product development, technical/programmers and other technology companies active in this space.
- Develop and manage new advertising products, such as online, video, interactive media, original content and sponsorships. This includes building standardized ad placements/products, sales packages, evaluating customized solutions and new opportunities, and owning the product development cycle through its process, including pricing.
- Conduct and/or oversee user interface design, usability testing, requirements definition, research, metrics analysis, technical specifications, development, testing, and launch efforts.
- Drive sales strategies, negotiating partnerships with ad rep firms, advertising networks, etc.
- Formulate revenue and pricing strategies per locale.
- Support budgets & forecasts, long and short term financial planning, operating metrics formation, and tracking analysis.
Qualifications:
- Ability to carry out complex analysis, competitive intelligence and market research projects and create clear concise presentations on quantitative and qualitative findings to senior management.
- Must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements and prioritize.
- Experience partnering with a world-wide sales organization or International businesses is highly desired.
- A strong background (5+ years) in product management and/or marketing is required; online advertising industry experience and previous sales/business development experience are highly desired.
- The Product Manager must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically. You must have the ability to anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, balance the business needs versus technical constraints, and do your best to maximize business benefit and great customer experiences.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements and prioritize. Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills are critical to success in this position.
- A bachelor's degree is required, an MBA is preferred.
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