Sr. Account Manager-RRT, Startups; AWS

Do you have the business savvy and technical background necessary to help establish AWS as the primary cloud provider for the world’s most innovative companies? Join the Rapid Response Team (RRT) as a Sr. Startup Account Manager and drive growth for high‑growth startups.

• Ensure customer success with early and mid‑stage startups during critical growth phases
• Drive adoption across assigned startup accounts, providing coverage where needed
• Meet or exceed revenue and goal targets
• Respond rapidly to engagement triggers and provide bar‑raising support for our customers
• Accelerate customer adoption through well‑developed sales engagements and successful GTM strategies
• Execute against comprehensive account/territory plans
• Create and articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services tailored to startup needs
• Engage with Founders, CxOs, Board of Directors, and VC influencers to accelerate adoption
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline across multiple startup accounts
• Work with partners to extend reach and drive adoption
• Collaborate with product teams, business development, marketing, solution architecture, and partner teams
• Develop long‑term strategic relationships with high‑potential startup accounts
• Manage negotiations with startup decision‑makers
• Ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Expect moderate travel

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of technology/software sales experience
• Demonstrated experience working with startups or high‑growth technology companies
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas

• Cloud certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud technology
• Experience engaging with Founders, CxOs, and Board‑level executives
• Understanding of startup‑specific sales cycles and growth trajectories
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities
• Strong collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams

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USA, WA, Seattle -  -  USD annually. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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