Amazon
Head of Business Development - Books B2B, Enterprise Books
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
As a B2B Business Development Manager on Amazon's Books team, you will be a key driver of new business growth by identifying, pitching, and acquiring large, strategic book contracts with top-tier institutional and enterprise customers. This includes leading universities, Fortune 500 corporations, School districts, government agencies, and other large organizations with complex content and purchasing needs. You will have a worldwide scope, with a primary focus on the US and EU markets.
Key job responsibilities
Proactively prospect and cultivate relationships with senior decision-makers at high-value target accounts, including school districts, Fortune 500, universities, libraries, and other target customers
Develop and execute tailored business development strategies to win new large-scale, negotiated book contracts
Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, content, and operations teams to craft compelling solutions
Negotiate complex commercial terms, pricing, and contract agreements to seal major B2B deals
Achieve and exceed ambitious quarterly and annual sales targets for the B2B books segment
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive landscape, and evolving customer needs
About the team
You will be joining Amazon's fast-paced B2B Books team. We are a Biztech team, responsible for driving growth within the institutional and enterprise book customer segments. As part of this team, you will work alongside tech leaders, sales managers, and cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our B2B clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on Amazon's B2B book business while leveraging Amazon's scale, technology, and resources. If you are passionate about sales, relationship building, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we encourage you to apply.
Basic Qualifications
Experience positioning and selling innovative solutions to new and existing customers and market segments
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
7+ years of successful B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in the book/publishing or education technology sector
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of Sales/Business Development experience
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. business, marketing, economics)
Passion for the book industry and a drive to expand Amazon's B2B books footprint
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $101,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $176,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
As a B2B Business Development Manager on Amazon's Books team, you will be a key driver of new business growth by identifying, pitching, and acquiring large, strategic book contracts with top-tier institutional and enterprise customers. This includes leading universities, Fortune 500 corporations, School districts, government agencies, and other large organizations with complex content and purchasing needs. You will have a worldwide scope, with a primary focus on the US and EU markets.
Key job responsibilities
Proactively prospect and cultivate relationships with senior decision-makers at high-value target accounts, including school districts, Fortune 500, universities, libraries, and other target customers
Develop and execute tailored business development strategies to win new large-scale, negotiated book contracts
Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, content, and operations teams to craft compelling solutions
Negotiate complex commercial terms, pricing, and contract agreements to seal major B2B deals
Achieve and exceed ambitious quarterly and annual sales targets for the B2B books segment
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive landscape, and evolving customer needs
About the team
You will be joining Amazon's fast-paced B2B Books team. We are a Biztech team, responsible for driving growth within the institutional and enterprise book customer segments. As part of this team, you will work alongside tech leaders, sales managers, and cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our B2B clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on Amazon's B2B book business while leveraging Amazon's scale, technology, and resources. If you are passionate about sales, relationship building, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we encourage you to apply.
Basic Qualifications
Experience positioning and selling innovative solutions to new and existing customers and market segments
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
7+ years of successful B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in the book/publishing or education technology sector
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of Sales/Business Development experience
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. business, marketing, economics)
Passion for the book industry and a drive to expand Amazon's B2B books footprint
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $101,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $176,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.