Would you like to own driving revenue and customer engagements for a leader in the Cloud Computing business? Would you like to be part of a rapidly growing team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS) by engaging with nonprofit research organizations, specifically those working in Life Sciences/ Genomics, Healthcare, Social/academic policy, Environmental or Applied Sciences Research? Nonprofit research organizations are rapidly adopting AWS as part of their mission impacting IT strategies. They are quickly recognizing the value of AWS by reducing capital expenditures and driving efficiencies, thereby allowing them to put money back into their missions. Do you have the sales experience, technical background and customer relationships to help further establish AWS as a leading cloud platform provider to this important customer base? As an Account Executive with AWS focusing on the nonprofit market, you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy that focuses on customer success, building mind share and driving broad use of Amazons utility computing services to support their mission. The ideal candidate will have sales and/or consulting experience within this market, a strong understanding of segment-specific challenges, strong relationships within the customer base and the consulting community that serves this market. The Account Executive will be a strong analytical thinker who thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments, has a strong technical interest, and a passion for nonprofits. They should be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute an account coverage plan with aggressive revenue targets. A background that includes strategic engagement within the mission areas at the CxO level and with IT leadership and architects, will be critical to success. Key job responsibilities- Drive revenue and market share in a defined territory and within the research vertical- Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets.- Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan.- Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services specific to the CxO level.- Accelerate customer adoption.- Maintain a robust sales pipeline.- Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption.- Manage contract negotiations.- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts.- Ensure customer satisfaction.- Expect moderate travel. About the team. Diverse Experiences. AWS 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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth. Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/ Life Balance. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, theres nothing we cant achieve. Basic Qualifications- 5 years of full sales cycle, technology sales or equivalent business development, sales engineering/consulting or equivalent experience- Bachelor's degree. Preferred Qualifications- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software- Experience in engineering, computer science, or MIS- Experience driving new business in greenfield accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent.