Amazon has announced a job opening for an account manager in education technology at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves collaborating with the AWS strategic account lead to foster growth and innovation among key EdTech clients.

According to Amazon Jobs, the position requires establishing and nurturing relationships with strategic accounts to generate and launch new opportunities. Candidates are expected to have a sales and technical background, enabling them to engage effectively with CXO-level executives, various business stakeholders, and technical teams. The aim is to transform education and professional development through AWS services.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with the AWS Strategic Account Lead and cross-functional teams to create a comprehensive account plan. The account manager will be tasked with developing compelling value propositions for AWS services, accelerating customer adoption, maintaining a robust sales pipeline, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction. The role requires travel to customer locations within the U.S. and occasionally internationally.

Basic qualifications for the position include a minimum of five years of experience in full sales cycles or related fields, along with a bachelor’s degree. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with sales Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, a background in engineering or computer science, and experience working with greenfield accounts at the C-suite level.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is described as a comprehensive cloud platform offering over 200 services, including infrastructure technologies and emerging solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. It serves a wide range of customers including startups, enterprises, and government agencies.

Amazon provides various services including online and in-person shopping, delivery of fresh produce, media distribution, operating devices like Alexa and Fire TV, as well as cloud solutions through AWS.