Account Executive Federal, ANZ Public Sector
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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.
Are you interested in working with Federal customers as they navigate through some of the most dynamic and disruptive transformation projects in their organisation's history? Amazon Web Services is seeking a dynamic and motivated Account Manager to join our Public Sector team. The territory covers a portfolio of Federal customers working on impactful projects involving AI, data, analytics, cloud and IT modernisation. Amazon is where innovation, risks, and ideas are celebrated. We are builders who try new things and dream big dreams. At AWS, we are continually reinventing the future of cloud computing.
We are looking for curious people to be part of our diverse teams of thinkers, testers, and doers. Come join us and work with the latest cloud computing and AI technologies that enable our customers to do more with their technology, and change the world in their respective industries.
You will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline, delivering on account strategies, identifying and building relationships with key decision makers, working with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to create and present compelling solutions that drive great customer outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, adaptable, articulate, passionate about creating great customer outcomes, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
AWS is strongly positioned for continued growth based on its wide range of local customer successes stories, relationships, contractual agreements, and a deep and capable partner network. Our innovative new services (including Generative AI), local and global resources help our field teams be successful, but most importantly it's Amazon's culture and customer obsession that sets us apart from other organisations.
Key job responsibilities
Increase adoption of AWS cloud services in a defined territory
Challenge outdated approaches to IT – Utilise internal resources to drive customer outcomes
Increase revenue across a portfolio of customers
Drive adoption in a defined set of accounts to meet or exceed revenue targets
Create and maintain a robust sales pipeline of opportunities in existing accounts as well as driving net new business
Create and articulate a compelling value proposition to customers
Analyze sales/metrics data from your accounts to help evolve the strategy
Accelerate customer adoption through education and engagement – Build, develop and then execute on an account and territory strategy
Work with AWS partners to manage joint selling opportunities
Assist customers in identifying use cases for adoption of cloud services
Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
Basic Qualifications
Experience selling to Australian Federal Government Customers
Strong understanding of Australian Government Security and ICT Procurement
Experience in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large-scale technology deals with Australian Government Customers
Preferred Qualifications
Experience engaging and influencing senior executives
10+ years of technology sales experience
Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
Other information
Company – Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd
Job ID: A
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