Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Amazon Operations Careers
David, a Senior Manager of Fleet Marketing at Amazon, recommends that undergraduate students seeking entry-level positions start in Amazon Operations, spending "one to two years" in fulfillment or delivery logistics to gain valuable business and leadership experience. This operational experience, David suggests, serves as a strong foundation for internal advancement into roles such as program management or marketing within the company.
Operations Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, Program Management, Marketing
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
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David Marshall
Senior Manager - Fleet Marketing
Amazon
Baylor University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey - Masters Business Administration (MBA)
International Relations & Affairs
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Business Strategy
Disabled, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Veteran, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Gain operations experience at Amazon: Start in Amazon operations (fulfillment or delivery logistics) to learn about leadership, the business, and the customer experience. This provides a strong foundation for future roles.
2. Internal mobility at Amazon: Amazon's internal structure allows for career progression. Success in an operational role can lead to opportunities in program management or marketing.
3. Amazon operations as an entry point: An entry-level position in Amazon operations serves as a valuable stepping stone to other roles within the company, even in fields such as marketing
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
For Amazon specifically, in my opinion, the way to get your foot in the door is through operations. This is similar to what I did when I left the military.
For someone in undergrad wanting to get into Amazon, or really anywhere within the company, I recommend spending one to two years in Amazon operations, working in fulfillment or delivery logistics. You'll learn a lot about leadership, the business, and the customer. You'll also gain insight into how the largest component of Amazon functions.
The great thing about Amazon is that it allows you to leverage your success and experience to move into other roles. You can transition into program management, marketing, or other areas you're interested in. So, I would say Amazon operations is the entry-level ticket.