Merakey Jobs

Description

Would you like to be part of a team focused on helping Australian Software businesses to succeed? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to partner with these organisations and align AWS services and programs with their growth strategies.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Account Manger to focus on working with Australian Software Businesses (ISV's) in Australia. The Account Manager should be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a coverage plan and consistently deliver on customer outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess both a sales and deep technical background that enables them to drive engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. The Account Manager will be an exceptionally strong analytical thinker who thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments and has very strong communication and presentation skills.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute against a strategic plan that leads to the creation and maintenance of a robust pipeline of value-based opportunities.

• Analyse metrics and data from your accounts to help evolve your strategy.

• Accelerate customer adoption through education and engagement.

• Work with partners to manage joint engagement opportunities.

• Assist customer in identifying use cases for priority adoption of Amazon Web Services as well as best practice implementations.

A day in the life

The ISV team focuses on Australian software companies who produce, maintain and distribute software. Our customers are business to business providers who generate revenue through software license sales or Software as a Service (SaaS) subscriptions. We help ISV customers leverage the cloud and modernize their platforms to reduce cost, increase agility and ultimately build better software products. We work at the edge of technology innovation in partnership with our ISVs and are focused on helping traditional ISVs transform, whilst also enabling the next generation of ‘born on the cloud’ Australian Unicorns.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

We are from diverse backgrounds, with a mix of professional experience and personal passions and we are proud to bring these to work. Life is short so we really live the Amazon ethos of “work hard, have fun, make history.”

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

What if I don’t meet all the requirements?

That’s okay! We hire people who have a passion for learning and are curious. You will be supported in your career development here at AWS. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your technical, leadership, business and consulting skills. Your onboarding will set you up for success, including a combination of formal and informal training. You’ll also have a chance to gain AWS certifications and access mentorship programs. You will learn from and collaborate with some of the brightest technical minds in the industry today.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.