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07 June 2021Amazon will create 3,000 new permanent jobs in Italy by the end of the year, bringing the company's total workforce "to over 12,500 employees, up from 9,500 at the end of 2020, in more than 50 locations throughout Italy" . The e-commerce giant announces this, explaining that this year it will open two distribution centers in Novara and Cividate al Piano (BG), a sorting center in Spilamberto (MO), as well as 11 sorting depots in Piedmont, Trentino- Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Umbria and Marche.



"The growth of digital is an opportunity for the country to restart and we want to make our contribution '', said Mariangela Marseglia, Country Manager of Amazon.it and Amazon.es. through the creation of new jobs, enabling training for our employees, and development opportunities for small and medium-sized Italian companies that use our services to sell their products in Italy and abroad ".



"The new jobs that we will create during the year - adds Marseglia - are an opportunity both for those who want to change jobs and compete with a new challenge, and for those looking for a job, because we are open to all types. of talents and education. From linguists to engineers, from internship opportunities to managerial roles, Amazon guarantees everyone a safe, inclusive work environment, with training and refresher opportunities and professional growth programs. Our personnel management policies allowed us to obtain Top Employer Italia 2021 certification for all our activities in the country, from distribution warehouses to development centers ".



'' Over the past decade, Amazon has become one of the most important job creators in Italy, commented Stefano Perego, VP EU Customer Fulfillment Amazon. However, our commitment is not just a matter of numbers: at Amazon, we put the safety and well-being of our employees at the heart of our business, offering them stable and well-paid career opportunities. Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our business and we hire people with all types of experience and education who can access opportunities for professional growth. ''