Chart a Clear Path: Amazon AM vs. Sales Analyst for Corporate BA

This recent college graduate has two job offers: a higher-paying Amazon Area Manager role (warehouse management) and a lower-paying Sales Analyst position. Their ultimate goal is a corporate Business Analyst role. While the Amazon AM offers higher immediate pay, the Sales Analyst role is described as involving account management, presentations, and spreadsheets – skills directly relevant to a Business Analyst position. The opportunity lies in making a strategic career choice that prioritizes acquiring directly relevant experience over higher initial compensation, thereby creating a clearer and more direct pathway to their desired corporate role. This aligns with advice that early career decisions should focus on gaining relevant experience for a desired long-term path.