Category Merchant Manager - Softlines, MENA Marketplace

Do you thrive in fast paced and highly ambiguous environments that challenge your analytical abilities and creativity? Want to be part of an ever growing third‑party sellers in the UAE marketplace team we are seeking a Senior Category Merchant Manager (CMM) to shape the future of our 3rd party marketplace.The CMM role offers the unique opportunity to own a sizable portion of a category P&L while also driving large scale high visibility projects across different Amazon teams. The successful candidate will be a strong project manager with deep analytical abilities and will ideally over‑index in ownership bias for action deep dive invent and simplify and deliver results leadership competencies. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter and possess a passion for retail a high level of flexibility ability to prioritize. The breadth and depth of experience gained in the CMM role will equip a candidate to rotate into other roles across Amazon on their path to become among Amazon future leaders.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory strategy and ownership: Work closely with Category Leadership and account managers on planning and business strategy drive best‑in‑class customer experience and maximize Selling partners selection and sales growth through timely analysis and initiatives.Maintain category’s on‑going reviews: own category’s weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews via establishing a tracking mechanisms to enable team track their progress while recommend best track of action to grow/recover.Define category’s growth opportunities: Identify key business opportunities of your categories via spotting popular brands trends and pricing to ensure managing the sellers toward a growth plan; deploying detailed deep dives and data analysis.Seller management: Identify and lead Selling partners partnerships manage large Sellers and enhance overall Seller experience with better self‑service and reporting resources.Technical project management: Automate and scale the category level growth via new selection product listing quality and in‑stock opportunities. Partner with other teams to drive automation and scalability across the organization.Category/3P project management: Work within the marketplace org to establish and execute a 3P level projects/programs.Desired Qualities & SkillsHighly analyticalProficient with SQLPrevious success in IC rolesWorks well through influencePrevious planning experience with good understanding of P&LAbility to write effectivelyComfortable presenting to and working with senior stakeholders across multiple teamsTranslating data & insights into practical workstreamsSelf‑starter and entrepreneurial mindsetAble to prioritize and manage multiple (sometimes competing) activitiesOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.Required ExperienceManager#J-18808-Ljbffr