Director - Amazon U.S. Sales

Overview

The Director – Amazon U.S. Sales will provide leadership and strategic direction to drive revenue in excess of $600MM, strategy and execution of sales initiatives to ensure the attainment of BISSELL volume and profit objectives across Amazon U.S. channels. This individual will own the end-to-end relationship with Amazon, driving profitable growth, optimizing performance, and elevating our brand presence in one of the most critical retail channels.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Amazon’s ecosystem, proven experience scaling sales in eCommerce, and strong cross‑functional leadership skills.

• Channel Ownership: Develop and execute the Amazon U.S. sales strategy, managing all aspects of the business including revenue growth, profitability, product assortment, and customer experience.
• Business Development: Drive top‑line sales and market share by identifying growth opportunities, negotiating with Amazon Retail, and expanding category presence.
• P&A Management: Own the Amazon U.S. channel P&L, with team responsibility for forecasting, pricing, trade investments, and promotional planning to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Strategic Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact with Amazon stakeholders, building senior‑level relationships and advocating for the brand.
• Marketing & Merchandising: Partner with marketing and content teams to lead vision and strategy for optimizing product detail pages, advertising campaigns, and promotional activities to maximize ROI.
• Operational Excellence: Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and finance teams to ensure in‑stock performance, demand planning accuracy, and efficient fulfillment while eliminating chargebacks.
• Data & Insights: Leverage Amazon and partner portal analytics to track performance, identify trends, and implement data‑driven strategies.
• Team Leadership: Build and manage a high‑performing team focused on Amazon account management, operations, and performance marketing. Responsible for 6+ FTE.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/

EDUCATION:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive sales or eCommerce experience, with at least 5 years managing Amazon U.S. (Vendor Central and/or Seller Central) at scale.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Amazon’s business models, retail media platforms (DSP, Sponsored Ads, etc), and category dynamics.
• Track Record: Proven success in driving significant revenue growth, improving profitability, and scaling operations within Amazon or a comparable marketplace.
• Leadership: Strong people management skills, with experience leading cross‑functional and high‑performance teams.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional ability to interpret data, develop insights, and translate into actionable strategies.

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