Sr. Account Executive, US FED NATSEC

Sr. Account Manager

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Sr. Account Manager to support our Intelligence Community customers. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of a growing business in the Intelligence Community. Your responsibilities will include establishing, building, and managing the growth of partner programs and pursuits in a high-profile account. This will include developing overall business strategies, collaborating across AWS, and engaging with customers and prime contractors to influence and accelerate adoption.

The role requires a professional who is experienced in sales, opportunity management, business development, partner engagement, and capture activities for programs in National Security. The ideal candidate will have (1) expertise operating in entrepreneurial and highly matrixed environments, (2) the ability to translate customer requirements into technology solutions, and (3) past performance growing national security programs. Candidates should have an understanding of the respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.

This position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities:

• Meet regularly with national security executives and mission owners to understand their mission requirements.
• Drive revenue and market share in a defined region.
• Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption.
• Manage contract negotiations.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships.

About the team: As a high performing sales organization, the team serves as a trusted partner to end users, agency leadership, and the policy community. We enjoy working hard, and our team also 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.

Diverse Experiences: Amazon 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience.
• 10+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct sales in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to Intelligence Community customers.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.