Author Relations Manager - DE, Author and Agent Relationship Management, FT/PT
Author Relations Manager - DE, Author and Agent Relationship Management, FT/PT
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Please note: This is a fixed term maternity cover role (Fixed term contract until end of 2026)
Amazons Books team in Germany is looking for a leader to help us continue to revolutionize how customers buy and read books. If you are ready to change the world work hard and engage in a rapidly changing industry this position is right for you. We offer a creative fast paced entrepreneurial work environment where youll be contributing to Amazons innovation.
We are looking for an experienced curious and thoughtful professional to work with authors literary agents and other content creators in Germany as they add selection to the Amazon store and utilise Kindle Direct Publishing and the many programmes available to help authors succeed. You will work hard to improve existing programmes while constantly looking out for new opportunities to help authors reach their readers on Amazon.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of building strong relationships analytical skills innovation and delivering results. You must be able to influence internally and externally across functions and at scale often in ambiguous situations. You will establish and drive new relationships while strengthening those existing within the literary community You will be customer focused entrepreneurial a proven selfstarter and have the demonstrated ability to invent. You will demonstrate an appetite for problem solving with ingenuity and simplicity to seek out new content opportunities and helping content creators find their readers
As the ideal candidate you have an excellent business judgment with a track record of successful relationship management and negotiation balancing internal and external considerations to arrive at the right outcomes. This will be combined with proven analytical skills to ensure successful outcomes for authors and customers. You will also demonstrate superb project management skills and will collaborate with external as well as internal partners. You will have excellent attention to detail the tenacity to develop ideas and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced startup environment.
Key job responsibilities include the management of activities including:
Inperson/virtual author events (such as trade fairs and conferences)
KDP Account management and escalation management
Literary Agent account management including Agent Summit meetings
KDP Writing contest
SelfPublishing community engagement
Owning and tracking marketplace community engagement expediture
KDP Social Media management
Content escalation support
PR team liaison
KDP performance management (WBR MBR QBR)
KDP deals management
KDP Prime Reading management
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We offer a competitive salary and stock units we offer a whole host of other benefits including an employee discount private health care and pension scheme. We are committed to keeping compensation fair and equitable
Key job responsibilities
Management of author related activity for KDP Germany:
Inperson/virtual author events (such as trade fairs and conferences)
KDP account management and escalation management where necessary
Literary Agent account management including Agent Summit meetings
KDP Writing contest
SelfPublishing community engagement
Owning and tracking marketplace community engagement expediture
KDP Social Media management
Content escalation support
PR team liaison
KDP performance management (WBR MBR QBR)
KDP deals management
KDP Prime Reading management
Basic qualifications
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in German and English
BA/BSC preferred.
Relevant books industry business development or management consulting experience.
Preferred qualifications
Commercial negotiation and contract experience.
Proven ability to balance business relationship needs with commercial considerations in order to achieve the right results.
Ability to absorb and use data to drive fast accurate decisions to deliver for customers.
Excellent analytical skills with proven experience of Excel including Macros Pivot Tables VLookups
Reliable teamplayer able to balance short and long term goals.
Selfmotivation and enthusiasm.
Experience/knowledge of the publishing industry or other related digital content acquisition roles.
Passion for books digital reading and authors
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We offer a competitive salary and stock units we offer a whole host of other benefits including an employee discount private health care and pension scheme. We are committed to keeping compensation fair and equitable
Preferred qualifications
Commercial negotiation and contract experience.
Proven ability to balance business relationship needs with commercial considerations in order to achieve the right results.
Ability to absorb and use data to drive fast accurate decisions to deliver for customers.
Excellent analytical skills with proven experience of Excel including Macros Pivot Tables VLookups
Reliable teamplayer able to balance short and long term goals.
Selfmotivation and enthusiasm.
Experience/knowledge of the publishing industry or other related digital content acquisition roles.
Passion for books digital reading and authors
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazons Books team in Germany is looking for a leader to help us continue to revolutionize how customers buy and read books. If you are ready to change the world work hard and engage in a rapidly changing industry this position is right for you. We offer a creative fast paced entrepreneurial work environment where youll be contributing to Amazons innovation.
We are looking for an experienced curious and thoughtful professional to work with authors literary agents and other content creators in Germany as they add selection to the Amazon store and utilise Kindle Direct Publishing and the many programmes available to help authors succeed. You will work hard to improve existing programmes while constantly looking out for new opportunities to help authors reach their readers on Amazon.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of building strong relationships analytical skills innovation and delivering results. You must be able to influence internally and externally across functions and at scale often in ambiguous situations. You will establish and drive new relationships while strengthening those existing within the literary community You will be customer focused entrepreneurial a proven selfstarter and have the demonstrated ability to invent. You will demonstrate an appetite for problem solving with ingenuity and simplicity to seek out new content opportunities and helping content creators find their readers
As the ideal candidate you have an excellent business judgment with a track record of successful relationship management and negotiation balancing internal and external considerations to arrive at the right outcomes. This will be combined with proven analytical skills to ensure successful outcomes for authors and customers. You will also demonstrate superb project management skills and will collaborate with external as well as internal partners. You will have excellent attention to detail the tenacity to develop ideas and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced startup environment.
Key job responsibilities include the management of activities including:
Inperson/virtual author events (such as trade fairs and conferences)
KDP Account management and escalation management
Literary Agent account management including Agent Summit meetings
KDP Writing contest
SelfPublishing community engagement
Owning and tracking marketplace community engagement expediture
KDP Social Media management
Content escalation support
PR team liaison
KDP performance management (WBR MBR QBR)
KDP deals management
KDP Prime Reading management
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We offer a competitive salary and stock units we offer a whole host of other benefits including an employee discount private health care and pension scheme. We are committed to keeping compensation fair and equitable
Key job responsibilities
Management of author related activity for KDP Germany:
Inperson/virtual author events (such as trade fairs and conferences)
KDP account management and escalation management where necessary
Literary Agent account management including Agent Summit meetings
KDP Writing contest
SelfPublishing community engagement
Owning and tracking marketplace community engagement expediture
KDP Social Media management
Content escalation support
PR team liaison
KDP performance management (WBR MBR QBR)
KDP deals management
KDP Prime Reading management
Basic qualifications
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in German and English
BA/BSC preferred.
Relevant books industry business development or management consulting experience.
Preferred qualifications
Commercial negotiation and contract experience.
Proven ability to balance business relationship needs with commercial considerations in order to achieve the right results.
Ability to absorb and use data to drive fast accurate decisions to deliver for customers.
Excellent analytical skills with proven experience of Excel including Macros Pivot Tables VLookups
Reliable teamplayer able to balance short and long term goals.
Selfmotivation and enthusiasm.
Experience/knowledge of the publishing industry or other related digital content acquisition roles.
Passion for books digital reading and authors
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We offer a competitive salary and stock units we offer a whole host of other benefits including an employee discount private health care and pension scheme. We are committed to keeping compensation fair and equitable
Preferred qualifications
Commercial negotiation and contract experience.
Proven ability to balance business relationship needs with commercial considerations in order to achieve the right results.
Ability to absorb and use data to drive fast accurate decisions to deliver for customers.
Excellent analytical skills with proven experience of Excel including Macros Pivot Tables VLookups
Reliable teamplayer able to balance short and long term goals.
Selfmotivation and enthusiasm.
Experience/knowledge of the publishing industry or other related digital content acquisition roles.
Passion for books digital reading and authors
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
m/w/d
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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