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Description

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is looking for an experienced Sales Manager ProServe (SMP) to lead a team of ProServe Account Executives and Cloud Architects. You'll drive transformative IT projects for clients, focusing on IT Strategy, distributed architecture, and hybrid cloud operations. The SMP is a trusted advisor who collaborates with ProServe sales and delivery teams to ensure sellers are working backwards from our customers and proposing solutions that optimize the delivery of customer business outcomes.

SMPs support customer relationship management while enabling sellers to lead sales activity ensuring customer satisfaction for a defined set of customers and partners. SMPs are primarily focused on delivering outcomes through their teams, removing roadblocks, and ensuring teams have the tools and support to achieve their goals.

Your experience gained within the technology sector, will equip you with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for customers. You will demonstrate proficiency in sales methodologies and CRM systems coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities. SMPs will be measured on the performance of their team/practice against key metrics including but not limited to Revenue, Billable Bookings, team engagement, and customer satisfaction (CSAT).

The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud. We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our team provides assistance through a collection of offerings which help customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud adoption. We also deliver focused guidance through our global specialty practices, which cover a variety of solutions, technologies, and industries.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

- Leading and developing a high-performing team of Account Executives and Cloud Architects

- Developing and supporting execution of sales strategies to meet team targets and drive revenue growth

- Managing customer relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and identifying new opportunities

- Leveraging deep AWS knowledge to guide sellers in proposing optimal solutions

- Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting to optimize operational processes and manage risk

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

- Experience with cloud computing technologies

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field or equivalent

- 7+ years in technology sales, with 3+ years in management

- Experience in leading business development activities and managing sales cycles

- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience navigating complex DoD/IC procurement cycles and understanding of defense acquisition processes

- Track record of successful enterprise-level engagements within cleared environments and familiarity with national security compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, IL4-6, DoD/IC Security Guidance)

- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and complex workstreams supporting multiple DOD/IC programs

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

- Ability to build and maintain C-level client relationships

- Experience in AWS, Azure or Google Cloud technology

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $180,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $312,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.