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Hi there! Interviewing w/Amazon for a non-tech role (Associate Category Manager aka Associate Buyer) and was asked what my salary requirements are for base+bonus+equity. Can anyone share insight on what Amazonians make in this role. I have 4 YOE and glassdoor is not very helpful.
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First … there is always money somewhere for the right candidate. I would review any available salary/total comp data for the role and years of experience to see what the range is in your area. Everyone wants more … but if you have the market data to support a business case about why you are worth more then you have a better chance of getting the money.
As long as you say it calmly and professionally you can ask for whatever you want. “Thank you for the offer. I really want to make this work. Based on my experience and skills, and the demands of the role I was looking for something in the x to y range. I’m also open to discussing other compensation structures if you have more flexibility with other types of compensation for example sign on bonuses.”
So many people are hung up on getting the salary they want. And they poo poo getting it in the form of a sign on bonus. Some companies, especially large ones with very narrow bands and strict internal equity rules are nearly impossible to get the salary you want … but they have TONS of flexibility on sign on bonus. Btw there are multi year sign on bonuses. I had a 2 year sign on bonus with my current company. I got money upon signing and another batch of money on my 1st anniversary.
You get the job and some money upfront. And you keep the ability to negotiate a higher salary at any point although I would recommend at the 1 year mark.
One time I got a very very large sign on bonus because the bands were a mess. Awful bands. Then I got a promotion within 2 years and the salary and performance bonus I wanted.
I say go for it. Work in good faith. Be nice. People want to help people that are nice. Figure out before you go into the negotiations your walk away point and then stick to it. Also figure out what would delight you. Most people go into the negotiation too low aka they ask for what they want … and then they don’t have anywhere to go when the company comes back under it. Good luck! 🍀
En este caso es correcto aceptar la oferta en curso y mostrar la responsabilidad mostrada, las cosas tienden a mejorar.
Are you currently working? If you really need this job, I’d maybe ask for 125 - 130k and see what they come back with.
Ahh, ok, I see. It’s a tough pill to swallow. I made a move like that a few years ago, and I understand. Did end up accepting less than my current, and you are right, it really does go so much further.
What I would do if the number is your big goal ask for it this way “I currently make near the top of your range, and I was really hoping for 140k. How close can you get to that?” See what they say.
If they can’t, that’s where I would start negotiating things like a sign on bonus, relocation assistance, paid benefits premiums, a annual bonus, a salary review after 90 days or at 6 months, equity or some other compensation factor that makes up the difference.
Otherwise, stay where you’re at; or take this job and keep looking. But it’s hard to go back in terms of salary, by choice - I feel you there.
I think you could ask for 130 and probably land in the low to mid 120s. Asking to 140 is a big stretch. It’s probably the top of the band and they pay most people at the mid point
^ agree with M1
Desde antes de del inicio pero se puede llegar a un monto de $115,000 neto.
It doesn't hurt to ask and see what they say. In my experience, the worst they can say is no. Either way they will probably come back higher than their current offer.
Advocate for yourself
Correcto y gracias por estos consejos constructivos
Aceptar el trabajo es lo correcto y mostrar los talentos intencionales.