Program Manager, Demo & Sampling

The Program Manager Demo & Sampling role supports the Whole Foods Market (WFM) Demo & Sampling program within Worldwide Grocery Organization. This position sits on the Supplier Marketing & Advertising team working directly with WFM physical stores. The Program Manager will collaborate with category merchants third-party partners and internal marketing and technical teams to execute and facilitate planning and operational processes for in-store demonstrations. This team member must demonstrate strong project management skills including roadmap development stakeholder management and metrics tracking while managing multiple workstreams and deliverables within a fast-paced retail environment.

Additional Information:
This role will be in office 5 days a week based in Austin TX.


Key job responsibilities
* Lead execution of processes to support ongoing tasks for Demo & Sampling Programs including management of demo approval processes.
* Manage the Demo & Sampling team inbox providing information and answering questions from suppliers and internal/external stakeholders. Assists with troubleshooting issues as needed.
* Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure alignment completion and accuracy for WFM Marketing demos.
* Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with internal and 3P stakeholders.
* Ensure timely completion and accuracy across all deliverables.
* Support process development and optimization for Demo & Sampling.
* Support team and project activity as assigned.


Skills:

* 1-2 years of relevant project management/execution experience.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in daily tasks.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Understands necessity of tailoring communication to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
* Responds promptly and accurately to internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
* Comfortable using internal analytical tools to facilitate reporting processes.
* Strong proficiency using Microsoft tools including Excel.
* Earns trust with internal and external stakeholders.
* Pursues operational excellence across Demo & Sampling programs and impacts the quality and timeliness of own work.
* Proactively learns team roles and priorities.

- 2 years of relevant work experience

- Experience in the retail sector
- Bachelors degree or Bachelor of Arts degree

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $31200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $66800/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.