Trusted by more startups around the world, AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible for all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world's largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience, gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, the AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth, and any level of funding. This is why more startups, and over 80% of unicorns, choose to launch on AWS. AWS continues to rapidly grow and we seek a Startup Account Manager to earn trust and help drive growth with well-funded and high-potential startups. In this fast-moving business, the core responsibility is to ensure that new and high-potential startups choose AWS as their cloud platform to build and scale their business. We work backwards from the customer and partner with technical team members, business development, and stakeholders to lead scaled Go-to-Market strategies, accelerate adoption and drive customer success. The ideal candidate has a passion to work with innovators and the latest AI tools, has a strong sales background, and has the technical aptitude to learn and advise founders on the latest technical innovations, such as generative AI, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data services, and sustainable computing. This is a fast-paced role. We work at the speed of startup founders, are able to engage personas from developers to technical founders and CXOs. You will work along side Solution Architects and Product Specialists, Inside Sales, Business Development, and technology and services partners. You will be a self-starter, travel for in-person meetings, and attend ecosystem events. You will develop and execute against a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets and measurable business objectives.
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Diverse Experiences
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