DoD Account Manager, Department of Defense

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a self -starter to be part of the US Department of Defense team supporting the US Army. The role requires a team player with focus on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services within the US Army by engaging with internal stakeholders directly to influence adopting and delivering cloud computing solutions.

As an Inside Account Manager for Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will have the exciting opportunity to drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology in one of our most critical business segments. Your broad responsibilities will include developing and managing new and existing customers as they serve critical missions in the Department of Defense community. You will drive business and technical relationships and launch customers at a rapid rate by helping to define, identify, and pursue key cloud related opportunities. This includes determining the most effective go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with the Account Teams, AWS partner, legal, marketing, product, contracts and executive leadership teams along the way.

You will establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the customer’s mission and the environment. You will have day-to-day interactions within the larger account and with the community of partners that support the global account and its customers. The ideal candidate will possess a business background that enables them to drive an engagement up to the executive level. You should also have a demonstrated ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and have the potential to obtain a security clearance.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Develop a growing book of business as part of a sales team.
• Drive business and technical relationships and close business by helping to define, identify, and pursue key opportunities.
• Establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the customer’s mission and the environment.
• Have day-to-day interactions with customers and extended account team.
• Have both a sales and technical background that enables you to successfully manage a high volume of activity, as well as experience establishing credibility with decision makers.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of existing and developing technologies as it relates to cloud computing, while understanding and identifying opportunities for customers
• Manage time efficiently, meet personal goals, and work effectively with other members of the sales and marketing team.
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Limited travel

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 — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent