Product Marketing Manager, High-Velocity Events Lead, Zappos FBA

Product Marketing Manager, High-Velocity Events Lead, Zappos FBA The High Velocity Event (HVE) Lead is responsible for end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of major sales events including Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days, and seasonal sales on behalf of Zappos FBA. This highly visible role serves as the central orchestrator across buying, planning, pricing, marketing, and operations teams to drive event success and maximize customer engagement.Key job responsibilities:Strategic Event Planning & Alignment : Lead development of comprehensive event strategies and assortment frameworks months in advance; drive cross-functional alignment with buying, planning, pricing, and leadership to establish clear objectives, targets, and trade-offs.Merchandising Strategy & Product Curation : Own hero style selection strategy and deal portfolio composition; ensure product mix aligns with customer demand signals, brand priorities, and financial goals while balancing inventory investment and margin considerations.Stakeholder Orchestration & Program Management : Serve as central point of coordination across multiple teams and functions; establish clear workback timelines, ownership structures, and communication cadences to ensure seamless execution.Forecasting & Inventory Optimization : Partner with planning to develop accurate demand forecasts; proactively identify and resolve inventory risks, qualification gaps, and supply constraints that could impact event performance.Performance Monitoring & Real-Time Optimization : Track event performance against targets throughout execution; identify opportunities and risks in real-time and activate appropriate levers to maximize results.Marketing & Discoverability Strategy : Ensure event receives appropriate visibility across all relevant Amazon channels; advocate for Zappos placement in high-impact traffic drivers and coordinate marketing support across teams.Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing : Synthesize event learnings into actionable insights; facilitate post-event reviews with leadership and document recommendations to drive ongoing program evolution.Basic Qualifications 4+ years of professional non-internship marketing experienceExperience using data and metrics to drive improvementsExperience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completionExperience managing and measuring marketing performance in various channelsBachelor's degreePreferred Qualifications Experience managing external partners to develop marketing programsExperience presenting ideas to various levels of an organization to gain support for initiativesUsage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .USA, NY, New York - $120,000.00 - $179,600.00 USD annuallyPosted: January 27, 2026 (Updated about 13 hours ago)Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr