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Sr. Sales Leader, Startups

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Amazon

May 14, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Austin

Requirements

  • 10+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of sales management experience
  • Experience in technology related sales, business development or equivalent
  • Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
  • Experience leading in a customer-facing role in the technology industry or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Experience working with new product/service development teams and their outbound functions

Responsibilities

  • Building and managing a field sales team
  • Own the talent management strategy and outcomes for your team (performance management, promotion pipelines, leadership development, mentoring programs etc.)
  • Lead the team with engagements with Founders, CxO, Board of Directors and VC influencers
  • Partner with cross functional teams across Solution Architecture, Business Development, Marketing, Partners, and Training and execute customer acquisition programs and strategies
  • Developing strong relationships with strategic startup customers
  • Collaborating with AWS senior leadership for executive sponsorship
  • Leading executive business reviews
  • Identifying and shaping go-to-market opportunities

FAQs

What is the required experience for this role?

The role requires 10+ years of technology-related sales, business development, or equivalent experience, along with 10+ years of sales management experience.

Is experience with C-level executives necessary?

Yes, candidates should have experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of business across organizations.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Sales Leader?

The main responsibilities include building and managing a field sales team, leading engagements with startup founders and executives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing strong relationships with strategic startup customers.

What kind of team will I be leading?

You will be leading a high-performing team of account managers focused on making AWS the preferred cloud provider for innovative startups.

Are there opportunities for mentorship or career growth?

Yes, AWS provides endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

What is the company culture like at AWS?

AWS values a culture of inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to learn, be curious, and embrace their uniqueness.

Is a bachelor’s degree required for this position?

Yes, a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for this position.

Will I be involved in creating go-to-market strategies?

Yes, one of the responsibilities includes identifying and shaping go-to-market opportunities.

What kind of companies will I be working with?

You will be working with startups ranging from early to late-stage companies, including those in technology sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), serverless, and IoT.

How does AWS support work-life balance?

AWS values work-life harmony and offers flexible work hours and arrangements as part of its culture.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.