Account Manager - Startup

Full Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services by developing Start-up accounts? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon as a key technology platform provider? As a Account Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology. Your responsibilities will include driving service adoption, usage growth and market penetration in Start-up accounts. The ideal candidate will possess both account management and technical background that enables you to drive an engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. You should also be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan, acquire and develop new accounts, and consistently deliver on quarterly business goals.

Key job responsibilities • Drive service usage growth and market share in Start-up territory. • Meet or exceed quarterly business goals. • Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan. • Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services. • Accelerate customer adoption. • Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption. • Manage and support customer interactions • Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts. • Ensure customer satisfaction.

A day in the life 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.

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About the team Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of full sales cycle, technology sales or equivalent business development, sales engineering/consulting or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technology sales selling enterprise software, networking, infrastructure, managed hosting services, or cloud computing services
• Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
• Experience in engineering, computer science, or MIS
• Experience driving new business in greenfield accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent

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5+ years of full sales cycle, technology sales or equivalent business development, sales engineering/consulting or equivalent experience Bachelor's degree