Job Information
Amazon Sr. Channel BD Manager, Partner Core in Austin, Texas
Description
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.
As a Sr. Channel BD Manager, you will be supporting various programs including the AWS Solution Provider Program, Distribution Program, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program, AWS Funding Programs and more. In this role, you will work directly with partners and Partner Development Managers (PDMs) to advocate for the programs along with supporting expansion efforts, drive custom & complex contract negotiations, and drive enablement plans across various stakeholders to help AWS Channel Partners grow their AWS business. As a subject matter expert for multiple programs and experience gained in the region, you will drive feedback to the Operational Solution Provider team and product teams for the AWS products that support Channel Partners, to drive improvements. This role requires the candidate to easily converse in a range of subjects such as sales, finance, legal, and operational conversations, and be a great communicator to partners and internal teams to drive program growth.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and execute GTM to orchestrate campaigns; sales motions for Partner Sellers, Sales, Partner Managers, Center of Excellence stakeholders to accelerate adoption of AWS Partner Network programs such as the Solution Provider Program, Distribution Program, MSP, Funding Programs and others.
Independently own projects cross-functional stakeholders, driving programs from ideation through implementation. This includes but is not limited to specific constructs for Channel Resellers that may cover enterprise deals.
Review and triage strategic and complex Channel partner private pricing requests, interfacing with AWS stakeholders such as Private Pricing Team, to drive requests to closure.
Contribute reporting/planning cadences to AWS executives on GTM plan execution. Leverage data analytics to capture and organize information on program trends (and report on them monthly in leadership-level business reviews) and various scenarios in order to share findings and identify areas for improvement.
Document programs’ processes and collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, tools, and templates to make it simple and easy for cross-functional business and program teams at all levels to deliver and meet the Amazon quality bar.
Deliver partner-facing content related to Partner profitability; Demonstrate thought leadership and be able to credibly represent AWS at industry events, conferences, summits, etc.
About the team
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.
Diverse Experiences
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.
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.
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 and 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.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Relevant GTM, Sales, Partner Sales, Partner Management and/or Program Management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles 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 $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.