This role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon. You will need to work collaboratively with internal stakeholder teams to understand where our relative advantages/risks lie and current trends around innovation, consolidation, and customer adoption. We dive deep and provide thoughtful technical analysis, but are adaptable and action-oriented, focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making. Identifying and executing strategic partnerships and initiatives is our primary objective. You will be required to handle multiple projects that may span a variety of business categories and be forward-thinking to effectively negotiate terms that benefit Amazon and our customers.
We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical, technical and strategic thinker who is passionate about Amazon’s growth and the business segments in which we operate. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker who enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with senior cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. CorpBD is a tight-knit team who values authentic, strong-willed individuals that think creatively and will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the growth initiatives of Amazon’s businesses.
Our team recognizes that the hardest part of business development is not always finalizing terms with a partner – it is often aligning with internal stakeholders on the parameters, strategic tradeoffs, and high-judgment decisions related to a deal or project. CorpBD partnerships often require significant product and/or resource requirements, and individuals on this team must have a strategic mindset with data-driven insight to drive opportunities forward. Your ability to build relationships internally and externally will be critical, as will be your resourcefulness, your analytical skills, and your grit.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop strategies and lead projects that drive significant business impact, ranging from strategic alternatives assessments to greenfield partner opportunities
- Take the lead to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage complex and high-profile partnerships that create new capabilities or significantly advance strategies of our internal teams
- Proactively seek out new partner opportunities, leveraging subject matter expertise and ability to develop conviction independently
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal executives at Amazon
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Exposure to wireless business models, and consumer trends
- Experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing corporate and/or business transactions
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence others internally and externally
- Self-starter with the experience to excel in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment working across the technology landscape with general interest/familiarity in emerging technologies/applications, including GenAI
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical product planning for wireless services
- Overall proficiency with data networking concepts and experience working with engineering and technical leaders
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- End-to-end deal experience, including identifying, developing, and executing successful partnerships such as licensing deals, complex digital media transactions, and strategic technology relationships
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to construct an operating P&L, model deals, and articulate cost/benefit analyses
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.