Sr Retail Vendor Manager (French Speaker) - Relocation to Bratislava

DESCRIPTION

This position requires relocation to Bratislava. Remote work/hybrid is not possible. Amazon will provide relocation support for the successful candidate.

Are you looking to make an impact on a global scale while advancing your career through continual learning and collaboration?
As part of our diverse and multilingual Retail Partnerships team, you'll help build sustainable success for our valued vendors and empower them to reach more customers worldwide.
Based in our modern, inclusive office with flexible remote options, your day-to-day involves connecting one-on-one with vendors through empathetic dialogue. You'll provide strategic guidance and education to help optimize their performance through consultancy, process improvements and self-service solutions.
This hands-on role is an opportunity to become an expert in your field, while developing meaningful long-term relationships with your business partners. You'll also partner cross-functionally to streamline systems, automate workflows and drive innovation benefiting both our customers and vendors.
Your performance and career growth will be measured holistically based on positive outcomes as well as your contributions to projects, mentoring colleagues and championing inclusive initiatives.
Does this opportunity to continuously learn while making a difference through collaboration excite you? We'd love to discuss how your unique experiences and perspective can help build the future of commerce.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you personally and professionally:
• We foster a respectful, flexible and inclusive environment for every teammate, with equal opportunities for professional growth.
• We provide access to a global learning library (self-learning, instruct-led classroom, virtual webinars) and a dedicated mentorship program to continuously learn and develop new skills.
• We provide an extensive onboarding program and continuous learning sessions, from retail knowledge to business and negotiation skills, to set Account Managers for success.
• We offer the opportunity to practice and improve language skills with the possibility of language course sponsorship, based on the business needs.
• We are a 'promote from within' company and firmly believe in career development and progression. 50% of our opportunities are filled by internal candidates and 70% of internal transfers from our team join international teams outside Slovakia.
• Career growth opportunities within the department include Category Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager, Team Manager, Business Analyst
• We work Mon - Fri and offer flexible hours allowing you to come earlier or finish later; helping to improve the work-life balance.
• We work with multinational cross-functional teams providing international experience and opportunity to travel to other Amazon EU locations
• We hold ~25 sporting and social events that all employees can get involved in; from movie nights and online quizzes to hiking day trips and summer celebrations.
• We work in a modern and friendly workspace with games floor, stand-up desks, chill-out areas, massage room, brainstorming corners.
• We promote Sustainability in the community with site and community events toward our global Climate pledge.
We are committed to an equitable and supportive culture where all identities can thrive. Our inclusive for this position starts from EUR 2200 gross per month and depends on the skills and requirements, there will be further pay components such as a sign on bonus and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension, meal voucher card, career development

Key job responsibilities
As a member of our global Partnerships team, key aspects of the role include:

Relationship Management
• Advising a diverse portfolio of EU vendors through empathetic guidance and consultancy to maximize mutual success
Strategic Guidance
• Optimizing vendor operations, visibility and sales through collaborative solution-finding using a variety of internal tools and resources
Continuous Improvement
• Conducting analyses to remove obstacles, streamline processes and automate workflows through cross-functional cooperation
Innovation
• Displaying curiosity, flexibility and initiative to create innovative programs balancing diverse business needs
Professional Development
• Further developing abilities like critical thinking, consensus-building and system navigation to strengthen the team's mission
Community Involvement
• Engaging with stakeholders through transparent communication, training, mentoring and inclusive projects
Rather than focusing on individual responsibilities, we view this role holistically - your diverse strengths will naturally vary. What energizes you about collaboratively solving challenges through empowerment and partnership?

A day in the life
You'll start your day reviewing vendor performance metrics and identifying opportunities for growth. Throughout the day, you'll communicate with Italian-speaking vendors to optimize their product listings, resolve operational challenges, and develop business relationships. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and participate in regular business reviews. Between managing vendor accounts, you might join team meetings to share insights, contribute to special projects, or mentor newer team members. Your role combines analytical thinking with relationship building to drive marketplace success.

About the team
This position requires relocation to Bratislava. Remote work/hybrid is not possible. Amazon will provide relocation support for the successful candidate.

You'll join a collaborative team of vendor management professionals who work together to build and maintain relationships with our selling partners across Europe. Your colleagues bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, creating an environment where you can learn and grow. You'll collaborate daily with fellow vendor managers, support specialists, and account managers, sharing insights and best practices while supporting each other to achieve common goals. The team culture emphasizes mutual support, knowledge sharing, and celebrating collective success. Through 1-on-1 discussions, quarterly career planning, and project opportunities, we help individuals reach their full potential.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a motivated individual to add to our team.
Qualifications include:
Language: • Fluent English and French at minimum C1 level required; additional EU languages valuable

Experience: • 4+ years in a client-facing role with a track record of achieving goals through consensus • Exposure to a wide variety of perspectives through education, travel or life experiences

Analytical Ability: • Aptitude for data analysis to identify trends, problems and collaborative solutions • Comfort working with tech tools and automating processes

Communication: • active listening, relationship building, and presentation skills

Problem-Solving: • Track record of achieving consensus-based solutions through collaborative dialogue

Business Acumen: • Ability to balance business priorities with human impacts in a diverse landscape Analytical Skills: • Aptitude for insightful data analysis and creative solution-finding Collaboration: • Experience fostering constructive partnerships across differences

Soft Skills: • Commitment to respectful, thoughtful and empathetic engagement • Initiative in continuous self-development and mentoring others • Flexibility navigating changing priorities through adaptability

Educational: • Bachelor's degree, professional certification or equivalent experience

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Formal criteria can take many shapes; please share how your unique experiences and strengths would contribute to an inclusive culture of partnership.