Description

Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services in Education and more specifically Ed Techs? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon as a key technology platform provider? As Account Manager you will have the exciting opportunity to help promote the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology. Your responsibility will be to increase the market penetration of AWS in the EdTech accounts. Ideally, you possess both a business and technical background that enables them to engage an account CXO level or equivalent, as well as with software developers and IT architects. Your are a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan.

Key job responsibilities

• Promote AWS services in a defined territory.

• Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan.

• Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services.

• Facilitate customer adoption.

• Maintain a robust projects pipeline.

• Work with partners to extend reach & promote adoption.

• Contribute to positive customer experience

About the team

About AWS

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.

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 Culture

Here 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 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 in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

· Significant Enterprise account management or business development experience in the IT industry.

· A technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus.

· Direct field experience in working with higher education accounts and at executive level.

· Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

BA/BS degree

MBA or Degree qualification preferred

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.