Amazon Job Vacancies

    

Amazon is the worlds leading retailer, selling an unmatched range of products online, from high value jewellery and gifts to gardening accessories and kids toys and everything in between.

Rapid expansion has led to Amazon recruiting UK staff at an extraordinary rate and globally Amazon operates more than 20 fulfilment centres covering a staggering 10 million square feet.

In 2000 Amazon staff made a real technological advancement, by building a platform from which individual sellers could use Amazon as an e-commerce retail partner. Technological advancements since then are continuous and are pivotal in ensuring Amazon remains a global market leader.

Amazon operates from several locations within the UK and a number of job vacancies exist for dedicated and talented people. This article intends to reveal some of the job types currently open for application with Amazon, their location and the types of people Amazon are looking to recruit.

Amazon UK Head Office Locations

Amazon has central offices in Slough and Milton Keynes, southern England. Additionally, Amazon has office locations in Cork and Dublin, Ireland. Across these sites staff are responsible for the following:

  • Software Development
  • Buying
  • Marketing & Product Management
  • IT
  • Operations & Customer Service
  • Finance
  • Administration
  • HR
  • Legal

Amazon Software Development Job Vacancies

Amazon employs some of the most talented Software Developers in the country and these experts are responsible for everything the website does. Staff are employed at the Slough site and also in Dublin. They are faced with daily complex challenges and are expected to be thoughtful and reactive whilst remaining calm under pressure. Software is not only developed here, but also tested and programmed by small teams of talented individuals.

If you are looking to apply for a job vacancy in software development with Amazon you must ensure you have a strong CV with good previous experience that you can fully demonstrate and present if required.

Amazon Buying Job Vacancies

Amazon sells thousands of products directly from the consumer, all of which are despatched from their fulfilment centres. To ensure they have the best products at competitive prices Amazon employ a team of Buyers, who are allocated a particular product group or range.
If you are applying for a job vacancy with Amazon and wish to work as a buyer you need to have the following skills:

  • Great commercial awareness
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Great team player
  • Self motivated
  • An interest in the category you wish to buy for

You should also be able to demonstrate that you have previously managed a team of suppliers in order to maximise sales and profitability.

Amazon Marketing Job Vacancies

There are a number of exciting marketing job vacancies available with Amazon promoting the benefits of products being sold by the worlds largest retailer.
One example of a live vacancy with Amazon is for the role of Online Content Manager. The Online Content Manager is responsible for promoting the products in their specific range, whilst ensuring the customer has the best buying experience possible.

The successful candidate would be responsible for increasing traffic and sales, through on site promotions and email campaigns and would be the key contact for buyers and suppliers.

Previous online marketing experience is ideal if you are looking to secure a marketing job with Amazon. However, candidates with marketing experience gained within the offline retail industry would also be strongly considered.

Amazon IT Job Vacancies

An online organisation such as Amazon is always searching for talented IT experts, who can assist with the daily duties necessary for the company to operate effectively. Candidates with networking, systems and hardware experience are always sought, as are those with skills in IT heating, air conditioning and ventilation.

Amazon Operations Job Vacancies

There are a number of job types that come under the banner of Operations. Amazon is currently recruiting Customer Service Managers to join their customer service teams. Many of these positions are for vacancies in Cork, Ireland.

This demanding role will see the successful applicant maintaining and managing global cost centre networks. Commercially, the candidate will be responsible for vendor management and negotiation and the creation of new accounts and customers.

Amazon Finance Job Vacancies

A number of job vacancies exist for finance executives with Amazon, based at both Slough and the Luxembourg site. A typical role will involve analysing financial data in order to help with future business development and planning. Managing the organisations financial systems is vital and candidates are required to be able to work alone and under pressure. For many of the positions within the Finance area Amazon seeks to employ staff with good qualifications, ideally to degree level and beyond.

Amazon HR Job Vacancies

As with all major organisation, Amazon employs a large HR team to manage all aspects of the employee / employer relationship. From Senior Human Resource Managers to junior payroll staff Amazon requires staff to cover a variety of roles across all sites. You may need to hold external HR qualifications depending on the vacancy you are applying for.

How do I apply for a Job Vacancy with Amazon?

To search and apply for a job vacancy with Amazon you need to go online and visit the Amazon website. Follow the “Careers” link.

It is important to note that if you are interested in several positions, you should apply just ONCE and state the reference numbers OF ALL THE VACANCIES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. You cannot apply multiple times. Make sure your CV is fully up to date and details some of the most relevant experiences and achievements you have made so far.

If you are looking for a more flexible job vacancy, perhaps part time or temporary then do contact Amazon. They have a number of contracts for customer service advisors, which are on a more flexible basis than many of the other vacancies.

You can be sure that if you are successfully recruited by Amazon you are joining one of the most forward thinking and progressive organisations on the planet. Career progression is real and the wages and benefits are generous.