Account Manager, AWS Software Startups

Are you passionate about helping innovative startups build and scale on AWS? We're looking for a driven Account Manager to join our UKI Startup ISV segment, focused on identifying and nurturing the next generation of unicorns.

We're looking for a startup Account Manager to engage with UK Software growth and scale startups. As a Startup Account Manager, you will help drive the growth of your customers, servicing their unique needs, engaging with Founders, CxOs, Board of Directors and VC influencers, and teaming with business development, marketing, solution architecture and partner teams to lead execution of coordinated go-to-market strategies.

Key job responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Drive revenue and market share in a defined territory or industry vertical.
• Hit revenue and goal targets
• Develop and execute a comprehensive account/territory plan to manage and grow numerous accounts concurrently
• Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services
• Accelerate customer adoption
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Compete and win strategic accounts from competitors

A day in the life

Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic relationship building, technology exploration, and startup ecosystem engagement. You'll collaborate with inspiring founders, navigate complex technological landscapes, and transform potential into breakthrough solutions.

About the team

We are a collaborative and forward-thinking group dedicated to nurturing startup potential across diverse industries. Our team believes in creating meaningful connections that drive technological innovation and support emerging businesses in their transformative journeys.

About AWS

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• Experience and track record of exceeding sales goals
• Experience selling cloud solutions at a software company or equivalent
• Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
• 7+ years of IT/Tech/Cloud sales experience in closing new and existing business and carrying quota
• Knowledge of core cloud computing concepts including compute, database and higher order capabilities like microservices, analytics, serverless and AIML
• Knowledge of UK Startup landscape and passion for helping Startups grow

• MBA, or experience in sales
• Experience (technical or educational) in Engineering or Computer Science
• History of working for, or selling to tech startups

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