Account Manager urgently wanted: APPLY NOW
Account Manager urgently wanted: APPLY NOW
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Significant account management business development experience in the IT industry.
A technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus.
Direct field experience in working with large customer accounts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Fluent in English, and ideally one other African language
Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services by engaging with key accounts? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon Web Services as a key technology platform provider?
As a Mid-Market Account Manager you will have the exciting opportunity to help promote growth and shape the future of emerging technology. Your responsibility will be to increase the market penetration of AWS in key customer accounts in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa.
The ideal candidate will possess both a business and technical background that enables them to engage an account at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. He/she should also be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Promote AWS services in a defined territory or industry vertical.
Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan.
Create & articulate compelling value propositions around AWS services.
Facilitate customer adoption.
Maintain a robust projects pipeline.
Work with partners to extend reach & promote adoption.
Contribute to positive customer experience. Expect moderate travel.
BA/BS degree preferred
This role will be based in Cape Town
Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and broader-based Black Economic Empowerment and the further diversification of ideas. The relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity and Black Economic Empowerment will be considered when appointing potential candidates.
We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with with an updated curriculum vitae.
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Source: jobs365
