Description
We are looking for a talented individual who would like to be part of an organization driving hyper-growth and helping SaaS ISVs operate on AWS and innovate on our platform. Do you have the business savvy to lead a cross-functional team that includes specialists, solution architects, and product and partner teams to deliver business growth for AWS and our ISV customers? AWS is seeking an experienced Principal Account Manager for Strategic ISV Sales to lead and expand the business with our hottest ISV customers.
The Principal Account Manager is responsible for creating and executing the account strategy, and leading the extended team so the customer achieves its growth targets, thereby AWS achieving increased levels of revenue and service growth. In addition to being a customer, the ISVs partner with AWS on Go-To-Market programs, and our respective sales teams work together in the field. The Principal Account Manager will work closely with the AWS Partner Team to ensure they are developing programs that are aligned with the ISV Customers strategy. It is critical that the Principal Account Manager has an extensive track record of building and nurturing senior level relationships with complex customers, has a hands-on approach to developing new opportunities, public cloud technical acumen, and has led a large team of extended resources.
Key job responsibilities
The Principal Account Manager is responsible for teaming with all aspects of the customer's organization. This includes C-level executives, engineering, IT/operations, partner org, and sales. Skills required to build relationships across an account include creative systems thinking. Visioning and executing via collaboration with an extended team to address all ISV customer's needs. The Account Manager is responsible for selling at the most senior (C-level) within the account and implementing a broad strategy for earning customer acceptance and AWS service implementation. The Account Manager works collaboratively with all appropriate AWS resources (Executives, Partner, Support, Solution Architect) to support customer interests, and will understand how to strongly advocate for customer and balance that with AWS business needs. This includes dotted line responsibility for partnership and technical collaboration.
A day in the life
Drive adoption of AWS' full suite of services into a portfolio of Strategic ISV customers
Exceed annual revenue and design win targets
Drive levers for growth of the business: inclusive of Account Plans, GTM programs to drive adoption of our ISV partners' products, working closely with marketing and the partner teams
Build and motivate a team of high performing sales professionals
Engage and direct functional teams such as demand generation curate a healthy sales pipeline
Collaborate with partners to oversee enablement trainings and account prospecting workshops
In partnership with Sales Ops, manage all operational aspects of the business; SFDC, etc.
Develop long-term strategic relationships with AWS Executives and Partner management teams
Embrace and drive the Amazon culture; lead through our Leadership Principles
Increase and foster very high customer satisfaction
In normal business times there will be moderate travel
About the team
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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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 in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
10+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 $153,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $252,900/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.
