AWS is one of Amazons fastest growing businesses servicing millions of customers in more than 190 countries reshaping the way global enterprises consume information technology and powering the developers who are building the next generation of global industry leaders. AWS customers include some of the most innovative startups like Netflix Pinterest Spotify Airbnb and Instagram as well as some of the largest game companies like Electronic Arts (EA) Supercell Zynga and Epic Games.
Video games are one of the largest forms of entertainment in the world with 2 billion gamers playing a diverse range of games on PCs mobile devices and consoles. AWS is actively investing in this space and is looking to help game developers create games faster and easier. Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of the AWS platform by engaging with companies and game developers building the next generation games Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help further establish AWS as the leader in games
The role requires a proven track record of successfully growing adoption of new technologies for developers and engaging with executives engineers and other leaders within medium sized companies. The ideal candidate will have a mixture of business and technical experiences that enables them to understand problems faced by the game companies who have demonstrated success and are trying to expand their reach. This person should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business product and technical challenges then build and convey compelling value propositions that address customer needs. Ownership drive scrappiness and a love of games are additional keys to success in this role.
The ideal candidate will have experience being part of a multirep sales team. The customer in this territory operate multiple labels and responsibilities may be focused on a single label. Were looking for someone with both a business background that enables them to drive an engagement and interact at the VP and Director. You will need technical comprehension which enables you to easily interact with producers engineers and architects. They should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business product and technical challenges with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions and work crossorganizationally to build consensus.
Key job responsibilities
Working as one of multiple account managers
Studio relationship development
Understanding of game development
Day to day Account Management including internal forecasting
Partnering with technical and nontechnical resources
Salesforce expert
About the team
About the team
This role is part of the Enterprise Games Team at AWS focused on the market makers of the Games Industry. The team are either long time gamers or have covered games for an extended period. We work together to see around corners and care for the trees in the forest we nurture.
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7 years of direct sales or business development in software cloud or SaaS markets selling to Clevel executives experience
5 years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience
Professional Experience with the Video Game Industry & Ecosystem of companies
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. This position is eligible for variable pay via a sales compensation plan. These plans pay according to achievement level against sales targets and/or business objectives. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.