Senior Account Executive, Public Sector Professional Services

Amazon.com, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Toronto, Canada is seeking a Senior Account Executive for Public Sector Professional Services to drive transformation projects using AWS cloud capabilities. You will partner with client teams, sales, and ProServe architects to translate business objectives into effective service engagements.

You will lead proposals, navigate Canadian public sector procurement, and manage ongoing engagement to ensure delivery and revenue growth across Ontario.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology sales experience.
• Experience with procurement and tendering processes in the Canada Public Sector (provincial government, municipal government, and higher education institutions).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing business by building customer loyalty and generating high-value partnerships.
• Collaborating with key account managers to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Developing proposals, obtaining customer approval for specifications, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Actively leading public procurement discussions with clients, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Canadian public sector contracting practices.
• Monitoring ongoing projects to ensure agreed-upon deliverables are met and revenue potential is maximized.
• Advocating for clients while respecting AWS's business objectives.

Skills

Technology sales

Public sector knowledge

Procurement experience

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Account Executive, Public Sector Professional Services

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services team for the Canadian Public Sector is seeking a senior and dynamic Professional Services Account Manager for Ontario. You will be responsible for supporting new and existing clients in transformation projects related to technology strategy, architecture, and cloud operations. You will work closely with clients, sales teams, and ProServe cloud architects to drive their success and business growth. As a ProServe Professional Services Account Manager, your primary role will be to understand and define clients' business objectives by building trust, identifying relevant AWS professional services offerings, developing proposals, and obtaining validation of specifications. After project launch, you will maintain contact with the client to ensure the achievement of agreed-upon business objectives and guarantee project success.

Your experience in selling services within the technology and consulting sector, and more specifically within the Canadian public sector, will enable you to translate technical concepts into added value for clients. You will demonstrate expertise in business development, mastery of sales methodologies, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. AWS Professional Services Organization is a global team of experts who help clients achieve their business objectives using the AWS Cloud. We work with client teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to successfully deliver their enterprise-level cloud projects. Our team offers a range of services that enable clients to achieve specific objectives related to enterprise cloud adoption. We also provide personalized support through our international expertise, which covers a wide range of solutions, technologies, and industries.

Key job responsibilities

• Developing business by building customer loyalty and generating high-value partnerships
• Collaborating with key account managers to ensure a coordinated approach
• Developing proposals, obtaining customer approval for specifications, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Actively leading public procurement discussions with clients, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Canadian public sector contracting practices
• Monitoring ongoing projects to ensure agreed-upon deliverables are met and revenue potential is maximized
• Advocating for clients while respecting AWS's business objectives;

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology sales experience
• Experience exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Solid experience with procurement and tendering processes in the Canada Public Sector (provincial government, municipal government, and higher education institutions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies
• Financial acumen and ability to analyze and report on KPIs
• Technical expertise to understand and explain AWS services and solutions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies
• Financial acumen and ability to analyze and report on KPIs
• Technical expertise to understand and explain AWS services and solutions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives (where applicable). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives (where applicable). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 123,600.00 - 206,300.00 CAD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.