What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Retail Vendor Manager Intern position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Please note the following eligibility requirements to apply for this role:
• Graduate from Bachelor's degree program between 12/2025 and 6/2026.
• Ability to relocate to Greater Seattle Area. Relocation assistance provided, if eligible.
• Ability to complete 12-week internship between May – September 2025.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
For more information, please visit https://amazonundergradstudent.splashthat.com.
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth.
The Amazon University Talent Acquisition Team is looking for students to participate in an internship at the heart of our core consumer business. In this role, you will work on projects and activities that help Amazon provide a broad portfolio of products, drive demand, optimize supply chain and improve customer experience, as well as work on continuously improving processes.
Retail Vendor Managers are responsible for managing inputs, customer experience, topline performance, and ultimately, profitability for their category. They facilitate all interactions with the vendor base, including: identifying and signing up new vendors creating items in the catalog, negotiating contracts and terms, managing promotional activities, and resolving operational issues (e.g., inbound logistics, instock, payments). Vendor Managers focus on creating scale, identifying and signing up new vendors negotiating terms, and identifying competition and external trends for their category.
As an intern, you will be matched to a mentor. In addition to learning about an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real-world setting.
Key job responsibilities:
• Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that Amazonians are known for
• Build an understanding of customer pain points, requirements, and potential value that can be delivered by advertising or merchant services
• Identify target accounts using market data and industry intelligence
• Analyze key vendor input/output metrics
• Learn the advertising or merchant services portfolio and the Amazon culture
• Identify opportunities to improve our products, services, processes, systems, and tools
• Work with different parts of the Amazon business to implement improvement projects, including working with category teams, product teams, and technical support teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a graduation conferral date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Able to work 40 hours a week throughout the course of a 12-week summer internship between May through September 2025.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong academic, leadership, and/or extracurricular record.
• Work, Internship, Volunteer and/or Leadership experience.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Experience taking ownership and driving results.
• Ability to act strategically and make decisions under ambiguity.
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication with a keen focus on delivering business results.
• Demonstrated track record in using data and metrics to make decisions and build scalable solutions.
• Ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to act strategically and make decisions under ambiguity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
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 $23.22/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $49.71/hr 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.
Salary : $23 - $50
