- Location–Riyadh Saudi Arabia
- Company–AWS
- Job Type–Full-time
- Experience level–Mid-senior level
About the job
Description
Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing the adoption of Amazon Web Services by developing Education accounts? Do you have the business-savvy mindset and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon as a key technology platform provider?
As a Senior Education Account Manager covering UAE, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of emerging technology and increase the adoption and market segment presence of the AWS Education business in the Middle East.
The ideal candidate will possess both a sales/account management and technical background that enables them to drive engagement at the executive level as well as with software developers and IT architects. You will be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver results.
Key job responsibilities
- Help drive the growth and shape the future of emerging technology and increase adoption and market segment presence of the AWS Education business in the Middle East.
- Drive engagement at the executive level as well as with software developers and IT architects.
- Develop and execute against a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver results
About The Team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfilment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Basic Qualifications
Substantial experience in technology-related sales, business development
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Public Sector account management experience
Preferred Qualifications
A technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS
Cloud sales experience
Company – AWS EMEA SARL (Saudi Arabia Branch)