Senior Merchant Manager, Automotive, Automotive
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $140,300 to $189,800
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (5 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Amazon US Automotive is looking for a talented, customer-obsessed Senior Merchant Manager (SMM) to help shape the future of our 3rd party marketplace business. The SMM role offers the unique opportunity to own a sizable portion of two category P&Ls while also driving large scale, high visibility initiatives across a variety of internal teams.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and have a demonstrated track record of successful product management/ownership, juggling multiple initiatives with competing deadlines, and using data to identify and prioritize opportunities. They will be analytical, enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and have strong communication skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
Key job responsibilities
The Sr. Merchant Manager will have several key responsibilities within the 3rd party Marketplace side of the business, including, but not limited to:
- Product management: Lead a variety of initiatives that impact both Automotive and the broader US business.
- Customer Experience: Innovate with our sellers to drive optimal customer experience across the business.
- Category strategy and ownership: Work closely with Leadership on planning and business strategy, drive best-in-class customer experience and maximize unit and GMS growth through timely analysis and action.
- Business Development: You will work closely with Marketplace teams to help recruit strategic sellers and drive sales in new categories.
A day in the life
A successful Senior Merchant Manager must be able to:
- Act as the business owner for their categories, possessing a complete understanding of variables that impact our business (including monitoring and reporting on the category, along with driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives).
- Have a thorough understanding of customer needs, and use that knowledge to deliver site features that provide customers with an best-in-class shopping experience.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting deadlines for high visibility initiatives.
- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above
- 5+ years of business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing experience
- Experience in business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
- Experience in business analytics with demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis using SQL, databases, and Excel in a business environment
- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)
- Experience completing complex tasks autonomously in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience working in a program management capacity and/or leading large-scale complex projects
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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 140,300.00 - 189,800.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($140,300) is above 60% of the 145 Business Operations roles in Washington listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $132,500; the middle half runs from $119,850 to $150,100.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Merchant Manager, Automotive, Automotive$140,300 to $189,800
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Merchant Manager, Automotive, Automotive (this listing) | $140,300 - $189,800 |
| Technical Program Manager, Amazon Advertising | $139,900 - $189,200 |
| Technical Program Manager, Amazon Advertising | $139,900 - $189,200 |
| Data Engineer II - AMZ27957.1 | $139,818 - $178,800 |
| Senior Programmatic Solutions Consultant, Amazon Ads, Sales, Advertising, & Account Management | $140,300 - $189,800 |
| Ads Account Manager III - AMZ15683.9 | $140,300 - $189,800 |
| Sr. Category Performance Manager, Hardlines, Strategic Account Services-Hardlines | $140,300 - $189,800 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-03
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, Seattle - 140,300.00 - 189,800.00 USD annually
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