Would you like to own driving the revenue for a leader in the Cloud Computing business with Federal customers? Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services by engaging with key Federal systems integrators and solutions providers who are reinventing their IT strategy by adopting and delivering cloud computing solutions? Do you have the business savvy, government sales experience and the technical background necessary to help further establish Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider?

As an Account Manager within Amazon Web Services (AWS) you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology.Your broad responsibilities will include developing and managing a growing customer base across the US Military Health System (MHS). You will drive business and technical relationships and launch customers at a rapid rate by helping to define, identify, and pursue key opportunities. This includes determining the most effective go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with the Public Sector Sales, Legal, Marketing, Product, Contracts and Executive leadership along the way.

You will establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the customer’s mission and the environment. You will have day-to-day interactions with these agencies and our eco-system of partners (SI’s and ISV’s) that support these customers. The ideal candidate will possess a business background that enables them to drive an engagement at the CXO level. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the mission, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.

• Drive revenue and market share in a defined region
• Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector team in helping to drive adoption of the overall AWS market and technical strategy.
• Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline and forecast of business opportunities.
• Set a strategic sales plan for your target markets in line with the AWS strategic direction.
• Understand the technical considerations and certifications specific to the public sector.
• Identify specific prospects/partners/channels to approach while communicating the specific value proposition for their business and use case.
• Develop and manage the sales pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key customers.
• Work closely with the customer base to ensure they are successful using our web services, making sure they have the technical resources required.
• Understand the technical requirements of your customers and work closely with the internal development team to guide the direction of our product offerings for developers.
• Prepare and deliver business reviews to the senior management team regarding quarterly and yearly strategies to align with revenue growth expectations.
• Manage complex contract negotiations and liaison with the legal group.
• Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction
• Location is remote
• 25% travel required

A day in the life
Inclusive Team Culture
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Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

• Solid technical background in software applications, networking, big data analytic tools, web app development, etc.
• Technical degree in engineering or computer science
• MBA preferred
• Extensive customer network
• Track record for exceeding quota

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,600/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.