Trusted by more startups around the world AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible for all by giving founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the worlds largest companies. With experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups that have come before we help founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible at any stage of growth or level of funding. This is why more startups and over 80% of unicorns build on AWS. The AWS Startup team specializes in high-potential rapidly scaling companies that have secured significant venture capital funding and demonstrate accelerated growth trajectories.
As a Tech Business Developer Associate in the Startup team you will work directly with startups and venture capital firms to gather insights analyze trends and help shape AWSs approach to the startup ecosystem. You will leverage your business acumen and analytical skills to improve our engagement with the startup community and influence how AWS builds products and services for startups.
Key job responsibilities
- Execute and influence go-to-market motions and mechanisms for startup engagement providing feedback and improvements based on direct interactions with startups and VCs
- Analyze market segments customer base trends and patterns in the startup ecosystem to identify new business opportunities and areas for program improvement
- Act as the voice of the customer gathering and synthesizing feedback to influence product features and roadmap decisions that benefit startups
- Make appropriate trade-off decisions and identify immediate risks in startup engagement strategies
- Contribute to multiple initiatives within the team while becoming a subject matter expert in AWSs startup offerings
- Drive improvements in startup engagement through data analysis and metrics
- Collaborate with Program Management team to provide insights and recommendations for program optimization
About the team
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- 3 years of business development partnership management or sourcing new business experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience in driving end-to-end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- - Experience working with startups and/or venture capital firms
- - Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- - Experience operating in a large company working across multiple internal teams
- - Understanding of cloud computing and enterprise technology
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.