What a Senior Manager Fleet Marketing at Amazon Wishes They Knew Before Joining
David, a Senior Manager at Amazon, wishes they had focused more on "math, statistics, and Excel" before entering the industry, as these quantitative skills are heavily utilized in their current role. The interview reveals that after transitioning from the military, considerable time was spent on self-education to develop these essential skills, highlighting a need for proactive planning and preparation during career transitions.
Quantitative Skills, Data Analysis, Excel Proficiency, Operational Calculations, Career Transition
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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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. Strong quantitative skills (math, statistics, Excel) are essential for success in fleet marketing.
2. Advanced Excel skills and operational calculations are highly valuable.
3. Prioritize developing quantitative skills before entering the industry to avoid needing extensive, time-consuming training afterwards.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before entering the industry?
Math and statistics, particularly Excel. I wish I had spent more time on quantitative skills in college. I didn't use them much in the military, but they're essential in my current role.
When I left the military and joined Amazon, I took many online classes to learn Excel, from basic to advanced. I also learned how to perform various operational calculations and other quantitative skills.
I believe the quantitative aspects of my role are something I wish I had understood the depth of beforehand. I could have planned better in the six months before leaving the military, rather than trying to learn at night after 12-hour shifts.