DescriptionPrincipal Account Manager, AWSWould you like to be part of the Auto and Manufacturing team focused on inspiring builders, building enduring partnerships with our customers, and accelerating industry innovation? We are looking for an Enterprise Account Manager to deepen partnership with a strategic Auto and Manufacturing customer. Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon as a key business partner?As an Account Manager you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology. Your responsibilities will include driving revenue, adoption, and market penetration in enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate will possess both a sales and technical background that enables them to drive an engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. You should also be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets.Roles & Responsibilities:
Drive revenue and market share in Auto and manufacturing vertical
Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets
Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan
Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services
Accelerate customer adoption
Maintain a robust sales pipeline
Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
Manage contract negotiations
Develop long-term strategic relationships
Ensure customer satisfaction
Expect moderate travel
About UsInclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have twelve employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Work/Life BalanceOur 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 GrowthOur 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. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth and strive to assign stretch projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded sales leader and enable them to take on more complex responsibilities in the future.Basic Qualifications
7+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
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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