Account Manager, Startups

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 nearly 20 years of 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.

As AWS continues to rapidly grow we seek a Startup Account Manager to earn trust and help drive growth amongst a set of well-funded high-potential startups.

Startups represent a critically important subset of customers to AWS. These companies have unique needs technical considerations sales cycles and growth trajectories that distinguish them from traditional companies. These businesses require different engagement strategies and sales motions from sellers to effectively acquire grow and retain them on the AWS platform long-term.

The ideal candidate possesses strong sales acumen knowledge of the startup ecosystem and a passion for (and familiarity with) AI/ML. You will be working with startups building innovative solutions so extensive collaboration with both external and internal teams will be key to build and execute on plans to meet and exceed sales quota. Your responsibilities will include driving revenue accelerating innovation through service adoption and ensuring these startups select AWS as their primary cloud provider. You will work closely with product and service teams business development marketing solution architecture and partner teams to drive customer outcomes.

Key job responsibilities
- Ensure customer success with early and mid stage startups
- Drive revenue and market share in a defined territory or industry vertical
- Accelerate customer adoption through well-developed sales engagements and successful GTM Strategy
- Meet or exceed quarterly revenue and goal targets.
- Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan.
- Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services.
- Accelerate customer adoption by engaging Founders CxO Board of Directors and VC influencers
- Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption.
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts.
- Expect moderate travel.

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- 5 years of full sales cycle technology sales or equivalent business development sales engineering/consulting or equivalent experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent

- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Experience driving new business in greenfield accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent

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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. 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.