Partner Account Manager, WWPS Global GSIs

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector Partner Team in helping to drive overall AWS market and technical strategy.
• Manage a large Systems Integrator (SI), developing and advancing relationships and growing AWS revenue through this partner.
• Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline and forecast of business opportunities.
• Understand and navigate Public Sector contracting vehicles and procedures.
• Set a strategic sales plan for your target market and ensure it's in line with the AWS strategic direction.
• Understand the technical considerations and certifications specific to the Public Sector.
• Execute the strategic sales and business development plan while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g., sales teams, service teams, legal, support, etc.).
• Understand the technical requirements of our customers and work closely with the internal development team to guide the direction of our product offerings.
• Prepare and give business reviews to the senior management team regarding progress and roadblocks to closing new customers.
• Manage complex contract negotiations and liaison with the legal group.
• Deep understanding of the partner’s capabilities and solutions that will delight customers.
• You will work closely with AWS Account Executives, Solution Architects, Industry/Technology Subject Matter Experts (SME's), Solutions PAM and Partner Marketing to develop and drive new AWS revenue opportunities.

A day in the life

The SI US PAM is an individual contributor role but will be responsible for the business leadership with a top Systems Integrator (GSI) partner of the AWS Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) business. You will define a CXO relationship strategy, including engaging with AWS senior leaders for executive sponsorships, coordinating executive business reviews, and developing sales opportunity for partner offerings and solutions. You will build and maintain key relationships, advance key sales opportunities, and work with a global team of Partner Managers to manage a sales pipeline & deliver results.

About the team

Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of sales or sales management in infrastructure or cloud technology experience
• Experience negotiating complex deals with customers and partners or equivalent
• Experience working with partners through account, product or program management and business development engagements
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience
• 4+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience
• 4+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience
• 4+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent