Description
The Partner Sales Manager (PSM) is a quota-carrying sales professional responsible for driving partner-delivered revenue across an industry aligned territory. This role demands pipeline generation, disciplined deal execution, and the ability to cultivate strategic relationships that convert into closed revenue. Success requires building trusted advisor status with both partners and customers through consistent engagement, co-sell motions, and a persistent focus on customer outcomes.
Operating at the intersection of AWS Marketplace, cloud migrations, and Generative AI, the PSM identifies and advances high-value opportunities by engaging directly with customer stakeholders and sales teams - accelerating pipeline velocity, increasing partner led deal flow, and delivering measurable revenue impact quarter over quarter.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who consistently achieves assigned goals and proactively builds their expertise. You view every challenge as a development opportunity-leveraging internal AI tools to accelerate learning, engaging appropriate team members to drive successful outcomes, and developing the skills that prepare you for increasingly senior roles.
Key job responsibilities
SALES - Revenue Achievement, Partner Solution Positioning & Co-Sell Execution
Achieve revenue targets by driving partner-originated and partner-assisted opportunities across an industry-aligned territory with quota accountability-consistently meeting assigned goals, progressing deal stages, managing pipeline hygiene, and utilizing partner funding programs to accelerate pipeline velocity
Execute co-sell motions with Global System Integrators/ System Integrators (GSI/SI) and Independent Software Vendors (ISV) partners, engaging early in the sales cycle to build trust; articulate partner technical capabilities and competitive differentiators to field sales teams and customers, and position how partner solutions address customer needs through AWS Marketplace transactions.
Support migration business value by partnering with GSI/SI firms to position cloud migration solutions-including mainframe modernization, data center exits, and application rationalization-while engaging customer stakeholders including procurement and business leaders to drive deal progression.
ALLIANCES - Strategic Partner Development & Industry Ecosystem Building
Cultivate strategic relationships that unlock new line-of-business personas in customer accounts; drive net-new pipeline creation through structured account planning, business reviews, and scale sales campaigns in collaboration with the One Partner Team-aligning specific partners to high-priority workloads and use cases
Shape deals with partners leveraging Marketplace that address critical industry priorities-including regulatory compliance, data modernization, security, and digital transformation-while positioning partner solutions to solve customer needs and supporting PPA demand plans
Drive customer adoption of the Marketplace flywheel by engaging procurement and business stakeholders; leverage Marketplace listings, case studies, and reference architectures to accelerate partner-led deal flow and sell the value of Marketplace to partners for in-flight opportunities
OPERATIONS - Execution Rigor & Cross-Functional Orchestration
Own partner strategy and mobilize cross-functional resources across Sales, Solution Architects, AWS Professional Services, Business Development, and partner organizations to drive sales velocity; develop and execute territory plans that map partner capabilities to customer transformation priorities including Marketplace adoption, migration programs, and AI readiness
Role model Amazon Leadership Principles and drive impactful outcomes through the OneTeam approach; demonstrate proficiency with AI tools to produce quality documents, leverage AI insights for forecasting and leadership alignment, and maintain operational excellence in CRM hygiene, program utilization tracking, and forecast accuracy
Consistently achieve goals and proactively mitigate risks; triage and escalate blockers to maximize revenue realization, share field feedback to address execution gaps, and engage stakeholders to meet customer and partner needs
About the team
AWS Partner Sales is the team responsible for driving partner-led revenue across AWS's largest and most complex enterprise customers. We operate at the intersection of enterprise sales, strategic alliances, and industry specialization-helping customers solve their most critical business challenges through the AWS partner ecosystem.
Our team members are trusted advisors who combine deep industry knowledge with executive selling skills and operational excellence. We champion a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and bias for action-and we believe the best outcomes emerge when AWS, partners, and customers work as one team toward shared goals.
AWS Global Sales:
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
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:
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 technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
Experience in direct field selling software or cloud solutions
Experience working with partners through account, product or program management and business development engagements
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
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.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, CA, San Francisco - 157,100.00 - 212,500.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,500.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
