Amazon

Principal Strategic Account Manager , Meta Account Team

Amazon$187K — $252K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of sales or sales management experience in infrastructure or cloud technology.
  • Experience negotiating with C-level executives across various business functions.
  • Bachelor's degree or MBA in technical fields such as computer science or analytics.
  • Preferred: Direct experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
  • Preferred: History of managing global accounts and influencing enterprise governance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead business strategy and creative direction for a prominent AWS customer.
  • Build and nurture relationships across all account levels, including executives and technical teams.
  • Drive high-level sales strategies to secure customer acceptance and successful service implementation.
  • Coordinate AWS resources to advocate for customer interests while balancing AWS business needs.
  • Manage a geographically diverse team in support of account objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Mental health support and employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible spending accounts and adoption reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
AWS is seeking an experienced Strategic Account Manager to lead and continue to expand the business with one of our company's largest and most innovative customers.

The Strategic Account Manager will be key member of the team responsible for providing business leadership and creative direction of this highly visible customer. You will build and maintain broad relationships in the account, develop and manage opportunities, and lead a large team of extended resources. You will define an executive relationship strategy within the account, including building a strong working relationship with the AWS senior leadership team for executive sponsorship, executive business reviews, and shaping go-to-market opportunities.

Key job responsibilities

The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for teaming with all aspects of the customer's organization, which includes executives, engineering, business owners, legal, and others. Skills required to build relationships across an account include creative thinking, articulating a clear vision and generating enthusiasm, to impact all business groups. The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for selling at the most strategic level within the account and implementing a broad strategy for earning customer acceptance and service implementation. The Account Manager works with all appropriate AWS resources (Executives, Solution Architects, Business Development, Marketing, Partners, Support, Service teams and Professional Services) to support customer interests, and will understand how to strongly advocate for their customer and balance that with the business needs of AWS . This includes dotted line responsibility for downstream sales and technical resources that may be geographically distributed.

A day in the life

About the team

Our team supports one of the most critical partners and customers to AWS.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 12+ years of sales or sales management in infrastructure or cloud technology experience

- Experience working with, presenting to, and negotiating with C-level executives, IT, lines of business, procurement, finance, legal and internal stakeholders for sizeable commercial/enterprise deals

- Bachelor's degree, or MBA in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)

- Experience as primary account manager of a global federated enterprise working with multiple business units and influencing governance and policy or equivalent

- Experience in large complex deal negotiations with a successful track record

- 4+ years of stakeholder or account management experience, or experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings

- Experience reaching and exceeding sales revenue goals

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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