Sales Manager, EdTech

As an EdTech Sales Manager you will lead a team of Account Managers working with emerging technology companies and startups building innovative products serving the global Education market. If you have a builder mindset and are passionate about the cloud and AI this role provides the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in Education.

This role is ideal for a strategic high-impact sales executive who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about empowering the next generation of iconic companies.

This leader will be responsible for driving revenue customer success and cloud adoption through high-touch engagement executive sponsorship and ecosystem development.

In this role youll shape our go-to-market strategy coach and grow a high-performing sales team and collaborate across AWS business development solution architecture marketing and partner teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key job responsibilities
Build lead and inspire a field sales team supporting high-growth emerging EdTech companies
Own the full talent lifecycle for your team including performance management pipeline development and career growth
Engage directly with startup Founders CxOs boards AWS Partners and key investor stakeholders to drive cloud strategy and business transformation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Solutions Architecture Business Development Marketing Partners Training) to align on customer acquisition and success plans
Guide strategic account planning and execution to deliver revenue growth customer satisfaction and adoption milestones
Develop executive relationships with key customers and deliver business reviews with AWS senior leadership
Identify new go-to-market opportunities and develop mechanisms to accelerate time-to-value for customers

About the team
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- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and trends to articulate business needs or equivalent
- Experience working with a matrixed team of stakeholders to achieve a common goal or equivalent
- 7 years of technology related sales business development or equivalent experience
- 5 years of sales management experience

- Experience managing time efficiently meeting personal goals and working effectively with internal partner and customer teams

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $141400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $233800/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. 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 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.