Head of US, Vertical Lead, Brand Innovation Lab

• 10+ years experience leading interdisciplinary creative teams through strategy and execution at a brand, publishing/media, agency and/or production company.
• Experience Managing a P&L to make necessary staffing decisions and tradeoffs to deliver the best experience for customers, while managing the business responsibly.
• Bachelor's Degree.

The Amazon Brand Innovation Lab team is a worldwide organization working on innovative advertising experiences for Amazon customers and advertisers. This is a rapidly growing and evolving Amazon Advertising business. If you are a creative and strategically-minded builder who thrives in fast-paced environments, this is the team for you.

The Head of US, Vertical Lead for Brand Innovation Lab will oversee a diverse team of creative talent including creative directors, copywriters, art directors, designers, as well as solutions managers, strategists and technologists to deliver unique and innovative advertising campaigns across categories in specific industries. Using the canvas of Amazon to create high fidelity brand experiences, we combine the digital and physical and create programs that delight the customer and deliver for the advertiser. We seek an entrepreneurial leader who can set strategy, prioritize, communicate clearly, and consistently deliver results.

In addition to strong general management skills, as the single threaded owner on a business, they collaborate with internal stakeholders across the Ads business, as well as stakeholders at brands and agencies to enable their team to deliver ad experiences for brands. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Experience influencing cross-functional groups and senior clients or internal leaders.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Demonstrated client-management skills.
• Proven results through implementation of creative processes, philosophy and culture into a production environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A portfolio with a range of experience in building advertising programs, with agency or media experience.
• Master's Degree.

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 $166,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $274,600/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.