The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing with focus on driving operational rigor, possess exceptional data analytical skills and communications skills and have consistent track record delivering results. They should be able to think strategically and analytically about the business and marketing opportunities and challenges. They should have the ability to work cross-organizationally to drive consensus and results. They will have a keen sense of ownership, deliver results and think big.
Key job responsibilities
Building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective leads. Proactively prioritizing targets to strike a balance between our short- and long-term growth requirements and ensuring these are met.
Identify specific prospects/partners to approach while communicating the specific value proposition for their business and use case
Leading efforts on generating and expanding relationships with key partners and associates.
Personally leading key business development activities, from the exploratory phase to the launch and the expansion or partnerships.
Contributing to the development of our tools, processes and best practices.
Representing marketing holistically in front of key partners, involving other teams as necessary
Analyzing and improving business results of partnerships and other business development activities
Identify, rationalize, and define target market segments and channel strategy for each segment and channel.
Prepare and give business reviews to the senior management team regarding progress and roadblocks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data
- Bachelors degree in marketing or a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience creating and executing integrated marketing lead generation campaigns using tactics that include live or virtual events, webinars, email, lead nurture programs, and CRM/sales insights
- Experience with Salesforce and Tableau
- MBA
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
