DescriptionWe are looking for a Sales Operations Analyst possessing technical, financial, and business operations skill sets to partner with the global Startups Segment team and play a key role in supporting the Startups business on AWS.As a key member of the global Startup Sales Operations team, you will have a direct impact on the success of startups leveraging AWS to scale their businesses. By applying your sales operations expertise, you will help teams across the global Startups Segment build deeper relationships with their customers, engaging with startups earlier and more often, and deliver the passion and expertise that they demand. Your work will directly contribute to the growth and success of the Startups Segment, a strategic priority for the broader AWS business.If you are passionate about supporting the growth of startups, and have the technical, financial, and business acumen to drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and efficiency across the Startups Segment. Your primary focus will be on:Executive Insights:
Partner with business analytics counterparts to develop and maintain comprehensive reporting and dashboards to track key performance metrics, sales pipeline, and revenue
Leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
Collaborate with teams across the Startups business to provide data-backed recommendations to inform strategic decision-making
Revenue & Forecast Management:
Assist in management of the sales forecasting process, analyzing trends and variances to provide accurate and timely projections
Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate revenue recognition and reporting
Identify and address any operational roadblocks impacting the sales team's ability to close deals and progress pipeline
Process Optimization:
Streamline and standardize sales operations processes to drive consistency and scalability
Implement tools and technologies to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity
Document and socialize best practices to enable the broader team
About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS 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.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.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’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 BalanceWe 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 in the cloud.About Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.Basic Qualifications
2+ years of Microsoft Excel experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience defining, refining and implementing sales processes, procedures and policies or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Salesforce (or other CRM tool) or BI tools
Experience presenting to senior leadership
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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.Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 $61,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $131,000/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.
