Principal Professional Services Account Executive, AWS WWPS

Description

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and be clearable for Public Trust and Top Secret clearance.

Key job responsibilities

As an experienced services sales professional, you will be responsible for:

• Leading business development efforts by engaging customers and driving high-value engagements
• 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

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 new and existing 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).

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.

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

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Why AWS?

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Inclusive Team Culture

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Work/Life Balance

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Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology sales or account management experience
• Experience with sales targets, business development, and driving customer satisfaction
• Experience with cloud technologies and IT strategies
• Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining C-level client relationships, and influencing key decision-makers
• Experience with high-level negotiation and successful internal and external relationship management
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyze and report on key performance metrics
• Experience with technology solutions sales and account management for US Federal Financials customers.
• Track record of successful enterprise-level engagements within Federal Financial customer portfolio.
• Technical proficiency to understand and articulate AWS services and solutions
• 4+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience, or AWS Professional level certification
• Track record of successful enterprise-level engagements within cleared environments and familiarity with national security compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, IL4-6, DoD/IC Security Guidance)

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at

USA, MA, Boston - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, NC, Raleigh - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, NJ, Jersey City - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Dallas - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10509305