Amazon

Senior Partner Account Manager, US NatSec and Defense (Cleared), WWPS Global GSI Partners

Amazon$142K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of direct sales or business development experience in software, cloud, or SaaS markets with C-level executives.
  • 10+ years in business development, partner development, or sales/alliance management.
  • Current active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above.
  • 5+ years of experience building profitable partner ecosystems.
  • Demonstrated ability to craft and implement detailed go-to-market plans.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with AWS Account Executives, Solution Architects, and partners to drive new revenue opportunities.
  • Deliver revenue growth and increase end-user adoption of AWS services.
  • Cultivate and manage long-term sales and partnership relationships in the public sector.
  • Advise on industry prioritization and strategic AWS investments based on market growth potential.
  • Utilize AWS mechanisms to drive sales results and innovate for improvement.
  • Create and execute joint sales plans targeting new market opportunities.
  • Communicate effectively about partner capabilities and successes to key stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching program to support retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • Access to mental health support and employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible spending accounts and various coverage options for life insurance.
Full Job Description
Would you like to own building the future for a leader in the cloud computing business in the public sector? Would you like to be part of a sales team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS) by leading the Go-to-Market sales for a top Global System Integrator (GSI) partner? Are you self-motivated, focused on long-term relationships, and a customer-first salesperson? Do you have sales and business development experience, cloud technical background, and relationships with system integrators? AWS Partner Account Managers (PAM) do all this and more. AWS PAM's work with select large partners to develop go-to-market strategies for expanding industry offerings and emerging solutions by public sector and non-profit organizations. As a PAM you will work with a GSI partner to create & lead joint sales campaigns for AWS Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) that aligns to AWS strategic initiatives and your partner's market leadership positioning.

You will work closely with AWS Account Executives, Solution Architects, Industry Leaders, and Partner Marketing to develop and drive new routes to market to create pipeline with new joint offerings, solutions, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a sales and partnership/alliance relationship background that enables them to engage, earn trust, and influence at the CxO level, with technical personnel, and with customer account teams. Successful PAM's think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges to convey compelling partner value propositions.

For more information, visit https://aws.amazon.com/federal/us-intelligence-community/

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

Key job responsibilities

- As a Partner Account Manager (PAM) in US Federal National Security (NatSec) and Defense, you will work closely with AWS Account Executives, Solution Architects, Industry/Technology Subject Matter Experts (SME's), and Partner Marketing to develop and drive new AWS revenue opportunities.

- You will be responsible for delivering revenue growth and overall end-customer adoption for strategic initiatives.

- You will cultivate sales & partner relationships and execute sales campaigns with the long-term interests of AWS, your GSI partner, and ultimately the end-user customer at the forefront.

- You'll advise on AWS investments, industry prioritization, and strategic initiatives based on market growth potential.

- You will use AWS mechanisms for achieving sales results, iterating improvements, and lead an extended team to deliver results in a space that operates like a start-up.

- Create and execute Joint Partner Sales Plans to accelerate AWS revenue, target new markets, and ensure alignment with the AWS strategic direction.

- Communicate to AWS Partner teams, field sales, solutions architects, business development, and others as needed on partner's offering capabilities and successes.

- Prepare and give periodic business reviews to the AWS senior management team.

A day in the life

The Partner Account Manager (PAM) is an individual contributor role but will be responsible for regional business leadership with a top Global Systems Integrator (GSI) partner of the AWS Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) business. You will define a CxO relationship strategy, including engaging with AWS senior leaders for executive sponsorship, coordinating executive business reviews, and developing sales opportunity for partner offerings and solutions. You will build and maintain key relationships, advance key sales opportunities, and work with a global team of Partner Managers to manage a sales pipeline & deliver results.

About the team

Would you like to own building the future for a leader in the cloud computing business in the public sector? Would you like to be part of a sales team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS) by leading the Go-to-Market sales for a top Global System Integrator (GSI) partner? Are you self-motivated, focused on long-term relationships, and a customer-first salesperson? Do you have sales and business development experience, cloud technical background, and relationships with system integrators? AWS Partner Account Managers (PAM) do all this and more. AWS PAM's work with select large partners to develop go-to-market strategies for expanding industry offerings and emerging solutions by public sector and non-profit organizations. As a PAM you will work with a GSI partner to create & lead joint sales campaigns for AWS Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) that aligns to AWS strategic initiatives and your partner's market leadership positioning.

You will work closely with AWS Account Executives, Solution Architects, Industry Leaders, and Partner Marketing to develop and drive new routes to market to create pipeline with new joint offerings, solutions, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a sales and partnership/alliance relationship background that enables them to engage, earn trust, and influence at the CxO level, with technical personnel, and with customer account teams. Successful PAM's think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges to convey compelling partner value propositions.

For more information, visit https://aws.amazon.com/federal/us-intelligence-community/

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 Top Secret or above

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience

- Experience developing detailed go to market plans

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, VA, Arlington - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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