Location: New York,NY, USA
DESCRIPTION
The Head of US for Brand Innovation Lab (BIL) will lead a large, multidisciplinary team of creatives, solutions managers, and brand strategists. They will partner with BIL leaders in content production, design technology, and engineering to develop cross-Amazon experiences and sponsorships that only Amazon can deliver. As a leader within a dynamic, global organization, they will also collaborate with BIL and Amazon leaders across EU, APAC and International Expansion markets to chart a course that inspires experimentation and innovation and delivers results for brands across multiple categories including CPG, Grocery, Beauty, Automotive, Entertainment, Travel, Financial Services and more.
Key job responsibilities
* Lead a large, multi-disciplinary team (creative, project management, strategy) across multiple US locations (LA, SEA, NY), establishing and upholding the highest creative and customer experience bar.
* Partner with BIL leaders in Content Production, Design Technology and Engineering to determine the best use of resources across multiple areas of vertical, creative and technical opportunity.
* Partner with US counterparts in Ad Sales and Ads Product teams to align on the BIL priorities that will drive sustainable growth through creativity and innovation.
* Collaborate directly with brands and agencies to communicate the full-funnel possibilities across the Amazon Ads canvas.
About the team
Brand Innovation Lab (BIL) is an award-winning advertising team that conceptualizes and executes bespoke advertising experiences for brands who invest in media with Amazon Ads, scaling successful campaign elements as new products or features in existing products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* 15+ years of experience in Advertising.
* 10+ years of experience leading teams responsible for creative or technical deliverables.
* Experience managing a P&L to make necessary staffing decisions and tradeoffs to deliver the best experience for customers, while managing the business responsibly.
* Bachelor's Degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Understanding of both creative and media best practices.
* Creative or content agency experience.
* Experience working closely with technical teams to deliver digital advertising or products.
* Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* A portfolio with a range of experience in building advertising programs.
* Master's Degree.
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $274,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.