Area Manager 2026 – DE, MD (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

About the role

This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position. This is a full-time, entry level position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings.

Responsibilities

• Engage, lead and develop a team of hourly employees across Amazon’s Operations network.
• Motivate, mentor and manage your team to meet goals.
• Ensure your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance at work.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).

Requirements

Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates. Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment. Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours. Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. (You must have all degree requirements met before your first day).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Currently enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits (www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits)
• Visit www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/facilities to find more information on each of our building types.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Your shift schedule may vary based on business needs and can include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.