Customer Success Manager, Hardlines

Description

This role can be located in one of our approved corporate offices in Seattle, WA.

Build foundational expertise in vendor partnership management while directly impacting customer experiences on Amazon's retail platform. As a Customer Success Manager, you'll coordinate vendor relationships, execute tactical business plans, and develop the analytical and collaborative skills that drive growth for Amazon Vendor Services.

Join our team as a Customer Success Manager in Amazon Vendor Services, where you'll support vendor growth through data-driven execution and relationship building. This role focuses on coordinating vendor initiatives, analyzing performance data, and learning to influence outcomes across internal and external stakeholders. You'll work within a collaborative team environment, receiving guidance while building toward independent delivery. This position offers a strong foundation for career growth in customer success and vendor management.

Key job responsibilities
• Coordinate vendor initiatives and execute tactical business plans that support growth and improve customer experience
• Analyze performance metrics and learn to develop data-driven recommendations that drive adoption and ROI
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors, serving as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day needs
• Advise vendors on utilizing Amazon tools, policies, and programs while escalating blockers and risks appropriately
• Identify opportunities to improve team processes and contribute to operational efficiency
• Leverage internal AI tooling to drive efficiencies and expedite problem solving


A day in the life
• Review vendor performance data and prepare summaries for team discussions
• Collaborate with teammates to resolve vendor inquiries and coordinate solutions
• Participate in vendor meetings, managing agendas and driving detailed discussions
• Support project execution by tracking status, identifying blockers, and escalating roadblocks
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing sessions and process documentation


About the team
Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) is a paid suite of services designed to build long-term partnerships between Amazon and its vendors — making Amazon the retailer of choice. AVS pursues three core goals:

• Accelerate vendor growth on Amazon
• Drive higher vendor satisfaction with Amazon, fostering greater engagement and investment
• Build sustainable, efficient e-commerce partnerships between Amazon and vendors

As a Customer Success Manager, you serve as the hub of your vendor's interactions with Amazon. Vendors rely on their CSM as a first point of contact for troubleshooting, high-level analysis, and joint business planning. To deliver on these goals, we develop exclusive services and tools that accelerate vendor growth, provide preferred treatment in how vendors interact with us, and enable proactive management of their business.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of vendor or client-facing experience in Account Management, Vendor Management, and/or relevant experience in Buying, Planning, or Merchandising (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for use of data manipulation and interpretation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- 4 years of relevant vendor/client-facing experience
- Experience in retail, e-commerce, or technology industries
- Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools
- Experience using data and metrics to improve processes and customer satisfaction
- Background in project coordination or operational support
- Leverage internal AI tooling to drive efficiencies and expedite problem solving

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.