Strategic Marketing Partner/Sales Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Identify and understand advertiser challenges regarding product planning, brand strategy, and sales promotion.
• Propose strategic solutions and develop marketing plans based on consumer insights.
• Formulate media planning to maximize advertising effectiveness.
• Direct and produce creative development and copywriting.
• Conduct data-driven performance measurement, analysis, and optimization.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with advertisers, agencies, and media representatives.
• Collaborate with internal Amazon advertising and cross-functional departments to drive projects.

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in Japanese.
• Business-level English proficiency for professional communication and meetings.
• 5+ years of experience in sales or driving revenue growth through partnerships.
• Foundational knowledge of internet advertising products and the digital advertising industry.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year university.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Advertising, Statistics, Engineering, or Business (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience specifically in online advertising sales.
• Practical experience in integrated marketing communications.
• Experience with omnichannel marketing, display, OTT, or search marketing.
• Proficiency in programmatic strategy and implementation.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and driving advertiser growth.
• Experience using Generative AI tools to improve operational efficiency and quality.

About the Company

Amazon Ads' Large Customer Sales (LCS) team is a frontline sales organization creating the future of marketing. We work with major advertisers and agencies to leverage the intersection of e-commerce, advertising, and data. Our Non-Endemic team specifically partners with industry leaders in sectors such as retail, QSR, hospitality, and finance to drive business growth through Amazon's diverse advertising solutions.