The ideal candidate for our Senior Account Executive position will embody our 16 Leadership Principles, with a particular emphasis on Customer Obsession, Earning Trust, Delivering Results, and Thinking Big. This individual will have a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, accelerating partnerships, and building critical relationships with new executives across various organizational levels within a multi-customer territory. The candidate will excel at differentiating AWS from competitors and diving deep into the Digital Native segment to set strategic visions for a diverse portfolio of clients. They will demonstrate the ability to translate complex business objectives into AWS solutions and outcomes, effectively navigating multiple customer organizations simultaneously.
We seek a candidate who can thrive as the primary account owner, leading complex sales pursuits across their assigned territory while leveraging a dedicated team of 5-10 resources. The ideal candidate will be adept at prioritizing and balancing the needs of multiple accounts while embodying the #OneTeam spirit. Their expertise in orchestrating account strategies, coupled with their ability to engage with C-suite executives, line-of-business leaders, and private equity firms across various organizations, will be crucial. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and seek a candidate who can drive innovation and make a significant impact in our industry.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and maintain executive relationships across all levels (CxO, EVP, SVP, Line of Business leaders, Board of Directors) for each assigned customer
- Research and analyze industry and market trends to develop strategic visions, plans, and execution strategies that drive positive customer outcomes
- Consistently exceed sales quotas and goals, demonstrating a strong focus on results
- Maintain operational excellence through accurate and timely updates to Salesforce and other reporting systems
- Act as the primary strategic leader for the assigned territory, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (Solutions Architecture, Professional Services, Partners, Demand Generation, Training, Enterprise Support, Sales Operations, Business Development, Service Teams, Specialists)
- Embody the #OneTeam philosophy, ensuring seamless coordination and communication across all support functions
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Diverse Experiences
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
- 10+ years of tech sales experience to Enterprise customers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience selling cloud solutions at a software company or equivalent
- Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
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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.
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. This position is eligible for variable pay via a sales compensation plan. These plans pay according to achievement level against sales targets and/or business objectives. 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.