The AWS ProServe Partner Organization's vision is to accelerate customer value from adopting the AWS platform by providing consulting and implementation services through the AWS Partner Network (APN). AWS continuously invests in its partners, enabling them to build capability, capacity, and offerings that consistently delight AWS customers. Together with APN Partners, ProServe aims to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that unlock the full potential of the AWS platform, leveraging the expertise and talent of our AWS Partner Network.
In this role, you will work with senior executives from AWS Partners to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for US State & Local Governments and Non-Profit sector customers. Utilizing best practices for business development and program management, you will execute highly strategic initiatives to drive meaningful innovation and business outcomes for customers. Success in this role requires coordination across multiple internal AWS teams and external AWS Partners, with impact and visibility to the extended internal US State & Local Governments.
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership skills, experience with Federal procurement processes, a general understanding of US State & Local government contract vehicles procurement processes, problem-solving skills, executive stakeholder engagement skills, strong business judgment, and demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams. We seek a proven ability to execute both strategically and tactically, and someone excited to take on new and challenging projects. Moreover, the candidate must have a business background that enables them to build an opportunity pipeline with partners and interact knowledgeably with both government non-profit customers.
This position will require up to 30% travel.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive strategic partner relationships by defining, identifying, and pursuing key opportunities
- Influence and shape innovative solutions and deal constructs with partners that accelerate AWS adoption
- Establish deep business relationships with partners through understanding the customer's mission and environment
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization, including Field Sales, Finance, Marketing, Training, Capture, Operations, and Legal
- Represent the Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) Partner ProServe Organization at key industry conferences
About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5+ years of responding to requests for proposals (e.g., determining requirements, matching requirements to technical approach and solutions, developing solutions against requirements) experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 5+ years of business development/sales/capture experience with the US State & Local Governments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience negotiating software and services agreements
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in working with or for Non-profit entities and/or business development with Higher Education institutions
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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.