Principal Corporate BD, Business & Corporate Development
About the role
Amazon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Corporate Business Development (CorpBD) International team, focused on leading complex and high-impact strategic partnerships, primarily in support of our Japanese business. The team operates as a centralized function that works across multiple Amazon businesses (including Stores, Prime, Payments, Advertising, etc.) taking on deals and initiatives that are "think big" in nature, require cross-business alignment, and carry broader strategic implications for Amazon as a whole. In addition, this person will have the opportunity to work on investments and/or acquisitions.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic partnerships that create significant business impact across multiple Amazon segments
- Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities through comprehensive market analysis and strategic assessment
- Lead complex negotiations and manage high-profile partnership initiatives from conception to implementation
- Collaborate with senior executives to align partnership strategies with broader business objectives
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations that drive informed decision-making
About the team
The International Business and Corporate Development organization is a small group of individuals working on strategy, partnerships, investments, and acquisitions.
Basic qualifications
- 7+ years of professional or military experience
- 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
Preferred qualifications
- MBA
- Business-level Japanese language proficiency (spoken and written)
- Experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, and/or corporate development
- Experience working in or with the Japanese market; understanding of Japanese business culture, corporate structures, and decision-making processes
Pay
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 193,600.00 - 261,900.00 USD annually. 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
- EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave