Amazon Connect is one of the fastest growing services in the history of AWS, and a leader in the Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) space. This AI-powered cloud contact center delivers a rapid pace of innovation that enables companies to unlock bar raising experiences for customers and agents at lower cost.
With a robust and ever-growing product roadmap, the Connect Sales Specialist must be a seasoned Enterprise Salesperson equipped to position Amazon Connect impact drivers to technical and business stakeholders. This offering was built in direct response to customer feedback and seeks to address daily pain points and deliver customer service. Amazon Connect offers a compelling alternative for our customers when faced with multiple components, channels and vendors, managing long term commitments and very complex pricing models, and scaling based upon the specific needs of their businesses. The ideal candidate has enterprise sales experience in related areas (i.e. customer experience management, contact center), is a self-starter, and is willing to operate both tactically and strategically. As a key team member in this fast growing space, sellers have the opportunity to shape and develop the future of a service category that drives significant impact on our customers' business.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive revenue in a defined territory with multiple account teams and partners.
- Meet or exceed revenue targets by helping AWS sellers navigate sales cycles and accelerate implementations by working with cross-functional team to originate and close opportunities that drive Amazon Connect revenue.
- Build deep relationships with customers to fully understand their business, solutions, and technical needs.
- Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan supporting multiple account teams to drive achievement of revenue and win goals.
- Create & articulate compelling value propositions that address specific needs of your customers.
- Build, manage, and close a pipeline of Amazon Connect revenue in your territory.
- Drive business development initiatives in your territory in partnership with Go To Market Strategy team and Partner Development resources to help expand market penetration for Amazon Connect.
- Prepare and give business reviews to AWS senior management teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of contact center, or 1+ years of work in the customer service/contact center industry experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to navigate complex sales environment
- Experience selling into large enterprises
- Proven track record of sales success over an extended time period
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, GA, Atlanta - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
