Description

We're seeking a seasoned leader to build a team focused on driving adoption of AWS within our Independent Software Vendor (ISV) segment. This individual will build a business focused on helping SaaS ISVs innovate and exceed revenue goals. She/he must have the business acumen and leadership background necessary to effectively add-value to field sellers who bring together cross-functional teams including sales, partner managers, BD, and product teams to deliver business growth for AWS and our ISV partners.

As a Senior Leader focused on our fast growing ISV customers and partners in North America, you'll have an exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of cloud computing, by building and leading a sales team dedicated to helping ISV partners deliver innovative solutions leveraging leading-edge AWS services.

The right candidate will possess a technology sales and management background that enables them to lead a team of senior enterprise sale representatives with engagements at the CXO level. She/he should also be able to effectively engage AWS’ executives to engage in creative proposals and influence roadmap decisions for both AWS and ISV's. To be successful, the candidate needs to be a self-starter, show ownership, and develop a positive relationship with sellers to motivate the team to deliver on direct and influenced revenue targets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Drive adoption of AWS’ full suite of services into a set of Strategic ISV customers. Exceed annual revenue and growth targets

Build and manage a team of top strategic sales professionals

Ensure end customer satisfaction

Co-develop and help executing account plans with field sellers

Inspect joint-GTM activities to drive and accelerate adoption of our ISV's products, working closely with AWS partner teams

Work with demand generation teams to create sales pipeline

A day in the life

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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.

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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology sales and business development, ideally with strong IaaS or PaaS experience

• 5 years sales management experience of enterprise software sellers

• Strong written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus

• Track record of developing sustainable new business

• Extensive customer network

• Strong verbal and written communications skills - Experience in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large-scale technology deals

• Experience in positioning and selling technology in new customers and new market segments

• Experience in proactively growing customer relationships within an account while expanding their understanding of the customer’s business

• Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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 compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $168,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $278,200/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.