Sr. Sales Specialist, Database, US Dod, Dod & A&S Specialty Sales

Database Solutions Specialist

Do you like helping Department of Defense agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have a knack for helping these groups understand the data foundation journey, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the pioneer and recognized leader in Cloud Computing. Our web services provide a platform for IT infrastructure in-the-cloud that is used by hundreds of thousands of developers and businesses around the world. As AWS continues to rapidly grow, we are seeking an experienced Database Solutions Specialist to own, operate and help define GTM strategy for the US DoD. These accounts have complex infrastructure requirements, and you will be selling into multiple programs, including product owners and technology teams. You will be responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and market penetration of our database portfolio. In this role, you will influence customers to build, shape, and accelerate their AWS Database business. As a Database Solutions Specialist, you will develop and execute strategies to drive adoption of AWS's key database solutions, including: relational databases (Amazon Aurora, Amazon RDS), purpose-built databases (Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, Amazon Neptune), caching (Amazon ElastiCache), and database migration services (AWS DMS). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organization, bringing innovation and fresh perspectives to US DoD customers and prospects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a customer obsessed business focused on helping the US DoD optimize their database strategies and architectures
• Accelerate customer adoption through comprehensive GTM Strategy to achieve specific customer outcomes
• Drive executive-level engagements with both technical and business stakeholders
• Drive market share while achieving/exceeding revenue and non-revenue goals
• Execute complex database migration and modernization deals
• Create and articulate compelling value propositions around AWS Database Services
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive AWS database service adoption
• Build and leverage partner relationships to extend reach and drive adoption
• Work as a key member of the account team to ensure commercial success in building database solutions on AWS

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and obtain and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance.

The ideal candidate will possess both a business background that enables them to drive an engagement and interact at the CxO/VP level to drive awareness, as well as background that enables them to credibly interact with IT leaders, software developers, and infrastructure and applications architects. He/she should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions, and work across the business to set vision, objectives and to build consensus. A keen sense of ownership, drive, and desire to dive deep is a must.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

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Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of technology related sales or business development experience.
• Direct field experience working with Enterprise customers.
• Experience creating a strategic customer account plan.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to create and develop executive customer relationships.
• Previous experience selling cloud services to the US Federal Government.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,600/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.