Manager, Business Development, Amazon Freight
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Freight is a newly launched external facing freight service by Amazon. It allows both small and large businesses to use Amazon to transport products in bulk across Europe. This is an innovative technology-driven service currently growing rapidly in Europe. Amazon Freight is part of the Amazon Transportation Services organisation responsible for many of Amazon's best-in-class logistics and transportation operations.
We are looking for a seasoned business leader to lead business development and growth for one of key customer segments across Europe. The leader will be responsible for defining the business strategy of the segment and delivering against this strategy. The leader will be responsible for hiring and developing a talented team across Europe. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building this new function and should be highly analytical, customer obsessed, have experience in a commercial role and be ready to roll up their sleeves to grow this business.
Key job responsibilities
- Define the overall business strategy to profitably grow the business segment.
- Lead business development and business growth through acquisition and identifying new business opportunities.
- Hire and develop a talented team of business developers across geographies in Europe.
- Be the voice of the customers and influence building a differentiated customer experience.
A day in the life
About the team
Amazon couldn't deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, you'll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you'll help Amazon's transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination - quickly, conveniently and sustainably.
Amazon Freight (AF) is a B2B start-up within Amazon Transportation Services in Europe.
Amazon Freight allows external businesses ("shippers") to use Amazon's transportation technology and network to transport products in bulk across Europe. This is an innovative technology-driven solution for the logistics needs of small and large businesses and is scaling rapidly as an offering.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in leading commercial teams with P&L responsibility.
- Experience in defining business strategy and executing through others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in transportation, freight or tech industries.
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