Hey everyone; looking for some insight from people who’ve been through this or are familiar with Amazon offers. I’m currently in the interview process for a Full-Time Area Manager (University Recruitment) role in Alabama, and I’m trying to get a realistic idea of what my offer might look like.
A bit about my background:
I’ve held multiple management roles before
I’ve led teams with several direct reports
Strong experience in operations, performance management, and hitting KPIs
My background is more experienced than a typical “new grad,” but I’m coming in through the university pipeline. From what I’ve seen, offers can vary a lot depending on location and experience, especially with base salary + sign-on bonus + RSUs.
For those of you who’ve gotten offers recently (especially in the Southeast or similar markets):
What was your base salary?
How much were your sign-on bonuses (year 1 / year 2)?
RSUs (if any)?
Time off?
Did prior management experience move the needle at all in negotiations?
Should I try to negotiate with them when I get the offer?
Just trying to go into this informed so I know what’s competitive vs. low.
Appreciate any insight you’re willing to share.
Edit: Just FYI, I have gotten an email (the day after my interview) stating that they want to extend an offer to me with a location and start date.