Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing the adoption of Amazon Web Services in the higher education market? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon as a key technology platform? Amazon Web Services is expanding in the U.S. Public Sector market and Amazon offers a creative, fast paced, entrepreneurial work environment where you’ll be at the center of Amazon innovation.
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Sales Representative to focus on Higher Education customer accounts throughout Southern California. You have sales experience with a terrific reputation for overachieving quota while focusing on the customer. You are a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets. You have both a sales and technical background that enables you to drive an engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects.
You are an exceptionally strong and creative thinker who thrives in a team environment and embraces all aspects of selling. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
Utilize your technical sales background to strategically engage at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. Develop and execute against a fast moving territory coverage plan and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets. Seeking a self-starter to drive business outcomes for our customers.
- Drive revenue and increase market share in a defined set of accounts.
- Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets.
- Develop and execute a plan to grow the AWS footprint within your set of accounts.
- Manage numerous accounts concurrently & strategically.
- Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services.
- Accelerate customer adoption through well-developed sales engagements and successful go-to-market strategy to achieve customer outcomes.
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline.
- Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
A day in the life
Be a critical part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services by developing a set of existing customers. As a Commercial Account Manager at AWS, you will have the exciting opportunity to directly impact the growth and shape of emerging technologies. Your responsibilities will include driving revenue, adoption, and market saturation in our largest and fastest growing mid & small market accounts. Early and continued cloud adoption is critical in enabling these customers to innovate at scale.
About the team
AWS Global Sales:
This team is part of the AWS Global Sales org. Driving adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
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.
Diverse Experiences:
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture:
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
