Oct 3, 2022
Inside the Mind of Amazon - Return on Podcast Ep. 24 with Stan Friedlander
In this episode of Return on Podcast, Tyler Jefcoat and Stan Friedlander talk diversification, an "all in, all out" mindset, and idiot-proofing your arguments with Amazon.
Stan was chief merchant/GM of multiple categories for Amazon in both US and Japan for 10+ years, including all apparel, footwear, jewelry, watches, handbags, sunglasses, luggage and costumes. He had full p&l responsibility over first and third-party marketplace sales and expenses for these categories, including all customer experience, marketing, shipping and personnel expenses. His teams ranged in size from 100+ and oversaw revenues of $3.5B+, and was responsible for launching luggage, kids apparel and costume categories for Amazon in the US. He was also a certified bar-raiser interviewer at Amazon, and conducted over 750+ interviews during his tenure, including 150+ while in Japan.
He has operated as an independent consultant since leaving Amazon, advising brands and sellers on their eCommerce strategy and helpin…