Business Development Manager, Training & Certification, AMERICAS
DESCRIPTION
To meet the growing demand for AWS Cloud and Gen-AI Training across the Americas region, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you have a passion for learning, can communicate highly technical concepts to audiences at different stages in the AWS journey, and have a proven track record in consultative selling to senior business executives, we'd like to speak with you.
This role requires the ability to effectively position training and enablement solutions that will help our enterprise customers achieve their digital transformation goals on AWS. You will work closely with C-suite and other senior decision-makers to understand their skills enablement requirements, develop tailored proposals, and drive the successful delivery of these programs.
Successful candidates will have a strong background in solution selling and business development, with expertise in:
Consultative selling to senior-level stakeholders across various industries
Conducting training needs assessments and crafting comprehensive organizational skills development plans
Presenting technical cloud and AI training solutions in a compelling, business-aligned manner
Managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation to client satisfaction
This is a highly visible position with significant customer impact. You will be responsible for driving training adoption, increasing cloud consumption, and accelerating our customers' journey to the cloud and generative AI. This is your chance to work as a Business Development Manager in our Training & Certification team covering Enterprise Customers across the Americas.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop training leads and manage them to closure
• Work closely with Sales and Partner teams to provide comprehensive training proposals for customers and partners
• Work closely with clients to determine their training requirements and build tailored training proposals/plans to accelerate AWS adoption
• Maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure flawless execution of training plans
• Conduct Training Needs Assessments with key customers
• Evangelize AWS Training & Certification at company and industry events
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of training opportunities, providing regular forecasts and business reviews to leadership
About the team
The mission of the Organization is to drive the proliferation of cloud skills through customer engagement to influence AWS platform adoption. Specifically, the Organization engages customers throughout their lifecycle, from the identification of their learning needs, to the delivery of the Training &Certification offerings, to carrying their voice and specific requirements. The Organization focuses on selling training and certifications to customers & partners, delivering training classes, enabling its resources and providing operational support across B2B and B2I customer segments.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience negotiating software and services agreements
- 5+ years of business development, direct technology services sales, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with technology transformation initiatives
- 5+ years of business development, technical sales and pre-sales experience, preferably in the IT industry and with knowledge of digital training solutions
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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.