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Description

We are seeking a self-starter to lead and own revenue generation in a division of one of

AWS's largest System Integrator accounts. The role requires a team player with focus on

increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services by engaging with internal

stakeholders directly to reinvent their IT strategy and mode of mission delivery by adopting

and delivering cloud computing solutions.

As a Senior Account Manager within Amazon Web Services (AWS) you will have the exciting

opportunity to drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology in one of

our most critical accounts. Your broad responsibilities will include developing and managing

a growing customer as they serve government missions globally and with the US the

Department of Defense and National Intelligence communities. You will drive business and

technical relationships and launch customers at a rapid rate by helping to define, identify,

and pursue key cloud related opportunities. This includes determining the most effective go-

to-market strategies, and collaborating with the commercial sales, legal, marketing, product,

contracts and executive leadership teams along the way.

You will establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the

customer’s mission and the environment.

You will have day-to-day interactions within the larger account and with the community of

partners that support the global account and its customers. The ideal candidate will possess

a business background that enables them to drive an engagement at an executive level. You

should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the mission, product,

and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and

maintain an active Top Secret security clearance

Key job responsibilities

- Set a strategic sales plan for your target markets in line with the AWS strategic direction.

- Drive revenue and market share within the global account business area.

- Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline and forecast of business opportunities.

- Identify specific prospects/partners/channels to approach while communicating the specific value proposition for their business and use case.

- Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector team in helping to drive adoption of the overall AWS market and technical strategy.

- Understand the technical considerations and certifications specific to the public sector.

- Develop and manage the sales pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key customers.

- Work closely with the customer base to ensure they are successful using our web services, making sure they have the technical resources required.

- Understand the technical requirements of your customers and work closely with the internal development team to guide the direction of our product offerings for developers.

- In coordination and collaboration with others on the global account teams, prepare and deliver business reviews to the senior management team regarding quarterly and yearly

strategies to align with revenue growth expectations.

- Manage complex contract negotiations and liaison with the legal group.

- Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction

A day in the life

You will have day-to-day interactions within the larger account and with the community of

partners that support the global account and its customers. The ideal candidate will possess

a business background that enables them to drive an engagement at an executive level. You

should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the mission, product,

and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.

Set a strategic sales plan for your target markets in line with the AWS strategic direction.

Drive revenue and market share within the global account business area.

Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline and forecast of business opportunities.

Identify specific prospects/partners/channels to approach while communicating the specific

value proposition for their business and use case.

Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector team in helping to drive adoption of the

overall AWS market and technical strategy.

Understand the technical considerations and certifications specific to the public sector.

Develop and manage the sales pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key

customers.

Work closely with the customer base to ensure they are successful using our web services,

making sure they have the technical resources required.

Understand the technical requirements of your customers and work closely with the internal

development team to guide the direction of our product offerings for developers.

In coordination and collaboration with others on the global account teams, prepare and

deliver business reviews to the senior management team regarding quarterly and yearly

strategies to align with revenue growth expectations.

Manage complex contract negotiations and liaison with the legal group.

Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience

- 10+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience

- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience

- Experience developing detailed go to market plans

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.