Global Account Manager, AWS Industries (AWSI), Automotive & Manufacturing
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Global Account Manager (GAM) will partner with the customer to build strategic relationships articulate a clear vision and deliver business value. The successful GAM will develop and execute a broad strategy for earning customer trust and driving AWS solution and service adoption across the customers IT/Digital Line of Business (LoB) / Engineering and Operations leadership. The GAM will work with all appropriate AWS resources (Executives other Account Manager(s) Solution Architects Customer Solutions Managers Industry Specialists Marketing Partners Support Service Teams and Professional Services) to deliver customer outcomes. This is an Individual Contributor role but necessitates an account leader mindset and may include dotted line responsibility for downstream sales technical and industry specialist resources. The GAM will also effectively leverage existing programs and mechanisms innovate and scale new mechanisms and develop formal case studies and other forms of references highlighting outcomes and solutions running on AWS.
Key job responsibilities
Identifying and building trusted advisor relationships with key influencers and decision-makers specifically CxOs at the customer across LoB and functional areas (Digital Data Engineering and Operations).
Working closely with internal AWS team members and programs as well as external SI and ISV partners to support the best business solution(s) for customers.
Defining a CXO relationship strategy within the customer coordinating executive business reviews and maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
Displaying strong leadership presence and being able to command a room in a meeting. Should be seen as an authority in communicating via email phone and face to face and comfortable writing executive briefing documents for and communicating with the most senior executives at the company.
Operating with significant autonomy and discretion. A high degree of decision making is required in routine customer engagement business judgment is critical.
Participating and leading in the negotiation and closing of legal agreements and contracts.
Maintaining knowledge of AWSs broad solution and service offerings with a focus on connecting cloud and AI capabilities to the customers business technology and operational priorities.
Working with marketing and communications to develop formal references PR and case studies.
A day in the life
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the 8 description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
- Experience in management of large complex enterprise accounts or equivalent
- Bachelors degree in science technology engineering math business or equivalent
- 7 years of technology sales or 3 years of management experience
- Experience working with global teams and diverse partners
- Experience working in a related industry
- 6 years of commercial agreements experience
- Experience in executive level engagement with SVP/VP/C-Suite
- Experience with the AWS platform web services software development or related technologie
- Experience in cloud or account management with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams and projects
- Experience creating and implementing long-term transformational account strategies in a customer-facing role or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments restricted stock units (RSUs) and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at IL Chicago - 142800.00 - 193200.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
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