Account Manager

Description Sales Marketing and Global Services SMGS AWS Sales Marketing and Global Services SMGS is responsible for driving revenue adoption and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service unmatched technology and consistent support We dive deep to understand each customer s unique challenges then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success This customer-first approach is how we built the world s most adopted cloud Join us and help us grow As a Senior Account Manager for State Local Government at AWS India your responsibilities will include building and driving the strategy to increase cloud adoption and market penetration for large Fed Government Customers and building long-term business and Think Big opportunities for non-linear growth Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities Manage key India State Government Customer with primary base of operation in Gurugram Serve as a key member of the Sales team in helping to drive State Govt market segment and technical strategy Domain understanding of central state government Responsible for generating and qualifying leads at scale and close business Participate in procurement process through tenders and RFPs Set a strategic business development plan for target markets and ensure it s in line with the AWS strategic direction Execute the strategic business development plan while working with key internal stakeholders e g business development teams Proposal team service teams legal support etc Identify specific prospects partners to approach while communicating the specific value proposition for their business and use case Work closely with the AWS customer base to ensure they are successful using the value of AWS services making sure they have the technical resources required Prepare and give business reviews to the management team regarding progress and roadblocks maintain a healthy pipeline with accuracy Develop long-term strategic partnerships in support of key markets Grow the business to develop an independent territory Handle a high volume of engagements and the fast pace of the cloud computing market Experienced with account management and solution oriented business development Relevant technical knowledge such as fundamentals of cloud computing and virtualization database systems core distributed computing concepts storage systems with ability to go deep enough on technical aspects to differentiate between varied data storage services Has good appreciation and knowledge of advance technologies including AI ML IOT and use cases A day in the life As an Account manager you will be the owner of your assigned territory and will focus on driving digital transformation through meaningful engagement with C-level executives IT leaders architects developers and various lines of businesses of your customers In this role you will partner closely with internal stakeholders and represent the entire portfolio of AWS products and services across your assigned customer base within the Public Sector Segment You will act as a thought leader and advisor to our customer and help influence the technology decisions they make and accelerate sell-to and sell-with sales motions to help drive growth of our customers and AWS Research and preparation for the day s customers meetings and calls Collaborate with Cross functional teams on pitches and demos Customer meeting s and customer cadence calls Stakeholder mapping Ensure high standards and maintain SFDC hygiene About the team Diverse Experiences AWS 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 Why AWS Amazon Web Services AWS is the world s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - 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Experience with technology platform sales with an understanding of government IT data centers cloud services and cloud adoption - 6 years of technology platform sales with an understanding of government IT data centers cloud services and cloud adoption experience Preferred Qualifications - Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software Experience in engineering computer science or MIS Experience driving new business in greenfield accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent MBA Computer Science and or Engineering Math background Experience with cloud rate contracts with state nodal agencies Working knowledge of software development practices and data center infrastructure networking technologies and or a Cloud Service Provider 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