Principal ProServe Account Executive, US Enterprise - Energy

Proserve Account Executive

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a dynamic ProServe Account Executive (PAE) to join our team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this role, you'll be responsible for engaging and winning new customers in transformative projects involving IT Strategy, distributed architecture, and hybrid cloud operations. You'll work closely with ProServe Cloud Architects, Engagement Managers, and Delivery Consultants to drive customer success and business growth. As ProServe's customer facing relationship owner you'll be primarily focused on understanding and defining business outcomes for customers by building trust, identifying applicable AWS Professional Services offerings, and creating proposals and securing customer signoff of SOW's. Following project launch, you will stay connected with the customer to ensure we are delivering the agreed customer business outcomes (CBO) as outlined in the SOW.Your experience in selling services within the technology/consulting sector, will equip you with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for customers. You will demonstrate proficiency in business development, executing sales methodologies and managing CRM systems coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities. PAEs performance will be measured against key metrics including but not limited to Revenue, Billable Bookings, and customer satisfaction (CSAT). New customer acquisition experience will be important for success in role.

The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud. We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our team provides assistance through a collection of offerings which help customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud adoption. We also deliver focused guidance through our global specialty practices, which cover a variety of solutions, technologies, and industries.

Key job responsibilitiesAs an experienced services sales professional, you will be responsible for:

• Leading business development efforts by engaging customers and driving high-value engagements
• Winning net new customer logos
• Collaborating with Amazon Global Sales (AGS) representatives to ensure a coordinated approach for key accounts
• Creating proposals, securing customer sign-off on Statements of Work (SOWs), and ensure successful project delivery
• Monitoring ongoing projects to ensure delivery of agreed CBOs and maximize revenue potential
• Advocating for customers while balancing AWS business objectives

A day in the life# ProServe Account Executive Energy & UtilitiesEvery day begins with the customer. You review your Energy & Utilities portfolio understanding where each customer is on their transformation journey and where AWS Professional Services can accelerate their outcomes. Mornings are spent with CIOs and VPs at regulated utilities, working backwards from their strategic priorities to shape multi-year programs. Mid-day, you partner with delivery teams to scope engagements grounded in real milestones and sustainable economics. Afternoons are orchestration aligning cross-functional teams around what each customer needs next and disciplined prospecting to earn new executive relationships. The role demands commercial rigor, technical fluency, and genuine curiosity about the industries that power the world.

About the teamDiverse 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 CultureAWS 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 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.

Basic Qualifications- 8+ years of technology sales or account management experience- 5+ years of B2B or enterprise sales with a focus on hunting new business experience- Experience with sales targets, business development, and driving customer satisfaction- Experience with cloud technologies and IT strategies- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications- Experience with communication, presentation, and negotiation- Experience building and maintaining C-level client relationships- Experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits), or experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses- Experience in problem solving and delivering results- 4+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience, or AWS Professional level certification- Experience storytelling and engaging in active listening