Sr. Account Manager - Telco, Media, Sports, Games, Account Manager

Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services in the Media Entertainment Industry working with major key accounts?

Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help customers to scale, innovate, become more agile and establish Amazon as a key business transformation partner?

As Principal Account Manager you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive growth and shape the future of emerging technologies and increase adoption and market segment presence of AWS.

The ideal candidate will possess a sales/account management or sales-oriented consulting background (preferably directly coming from this industry area). The candidate should have a technical understanding that enables them to drive engagement at the board and executive level as well as with IT architects. The candidate should be able to help their extended team to develop and execute against an account coverage plan and consistently deliver results.

Key job responsibilities

1. Drive business and manage large corporate accounts in the Media/Entertainment Industry
2. Consult customers regarding their digital transformation and how AWS can help
3. Establish and maintain C-level relationships at the company board level
4. Suggest, create and execute against strategic account plans
5. Articulate compelling value propositions (business and technical) leveraging AWS services
6. Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
7. Ensure customer satisfaction
8. Travel depending on the location of the customer set

About the team

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.

Why AWS

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Several years of experience in technology-related sales, business development, or sales consulting
2. BA/BS degree, preferably a Master’s degree
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills (German and English)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Technical background in engineering or computer science
2. Existing strong network in industry/client space

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