Entry Level
2027 MBA Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Full-Time
Description
Build What's Next: From MBA to Enterprise Leader
What if your first role after business school gave you full P&L ownership, executive sponsorship, and a mandate to build, not just manage, across Amazon's largest consumer business? Amazon's MBA Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is a three-year accelerated leadership experience designed to develop the next generation of enterprise leaders within North America Stores.
This isn't a rotational program in the traditional sense. It's a builder's path - one that develops commercial judgment, product thinking, and cross-functional influence through progressively complex business ownership. You'll make decisions that impact hundreds of millions of customers, work directly with senior leaders, and help shape how Amazon Stores operates in an AI-first world.
THE MLDP EXPERIENCE
Amazon Stores is becoming an AI-first organization, and the leaders who will shape its future aren't just operators. They're builders. MLDP is an accelerated leadership pipeline that develops product-minded enterprise leaders who can run businesses while simultaneously reinventing how Amazon serves customers.
Over three years, you'll rotate through strategic leadership roles spanning:
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Business Ownership: Own a category P&L end-to-end - driving vendor strategy, negotiating multi-million-dollar deals, and making pricing, selection, and profitability decisions that directly impact the customer experience.
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Product: Define product roadmaps, launch customer-facing experiences, and develop the leadership influence required to drive outcomes without direct authority.
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Operations: Own buying strategies, optimize supply chain performance, and align cross-functional operations with Amazon's long-term objectives.
MLDP is more than rotations. It's Enterprise Challenges sponsored by VPs, executive mentorship, cohort-based development, and the opportunity to build AI-enabled capabilities and operating mechanisms that create lasting value across Amazon Stores. After your first year, you'll receive dedicated rotation support including career planning, interview preparation, networking, and insights from program alumni.
Key job responsibilities
MLDP seeks builders - leaders with product-minded curiosity, analytical judgment, learning agility, and a long-term orientation toward creating something better. You thrive in ambiguity, ask the right questions, influence across organizations, and see AI as a strategic advantage, not just a productivity tool. You want P&L accountability, founder-level ownership, and a clear path to enterprise leadership at scale.
About the team
Program Details
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Start Date: July 19, 2027
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Location: Seattle, WA (participants must relocate to Seattle by program start; relocation assistance is provided)
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Placement: Team placement based on business needs. We are looking for candidates who want to own, build, and impact the customer experience rather than those tied to a specific role or team.
Join us in shaping the future of retail while developing into a next-generation business leader at one of the world's most customer-centric companies.
Basic Qualifications
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Are 18 years of age or older
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Currently enrolled in an MBA program at the time of application with anticipated graduation dates between December 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, or have graduated within the past 24 months
Preferred Qualifications
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3+ years of full-time industry work experience, which occurred between graduation from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA program, OR 3+ years of military work experience prior to starting your MBA program
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Experience in strategic financial management, P&L ownership, or business development
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Experience translating data and customer insights into strategic business decisions
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Background in retail, e-commerce, supply chain, or product management
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Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and lead through ambiguity
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Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, or similar)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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