Startup Investor Manager, UKI

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud computing company is seeking a Business Development Manager in London to support engagement with venture capital firms and their portfolio companies. This role involves leveraging cloud technology to help startups evaluate their business potential. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of business development experience in the technology sector, understanding of cloud computing, and strong communication skills. An inclusive workplace fosters diversity and supports employee needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of business development in technology industry with focus on startups or technical roles.
• Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and services.
• Experience working with technical solutions in business context.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS market and technical strategy within assigned portfolio.
• Help evaluate startups' technical and business potential through basic understanding of their architecture.
• Build relationships with assigned venture firms and their portfolio companies.
• Support strategic initiatives that connect AWS services with startup needs.
• Provide basic technical and business guidance to portfolio companies.
• Contribute to business reviews and portfolio updates.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support startup growth.

Job description

Description

Would you like to support cloud computing and GenAI adoption by working with venture capital firms and their portfolio companies? Do you have the technical understanding and business development skills to help startups build on AWS?

Trusted by more startups around the world, AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible to all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world's largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience, gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, the AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth, and any level of funding. This is why more startups, and over 80% of unicorns, choose to launch on AWS.

As a Business Development Manager within AWS, you will support our engagement with venture firms and their portfolio companies. You\'ll combine your understanding of cloud technologies with business development skills to help evaluate and support startups in your assigned portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS market and technical strategy within assigned portfolio
• Help evaluate startups\' technical and business potential through basic understanding of their architecture
• Build relationships with assigned venture firms and their portfolio companies
• Support strategic initiatives that connect AWS services with startup needs
• Provide basic technical and business guidance to portfolio companies
• Contribute to business reviews and portfolio updates
• Work with cross-functional teams to support startup growth

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of business development in technology industry with focus on startups or technical roles
• Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and services
• Experience working with technical solutions in business context
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup or venture capital experience
• Technical background or certifications
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Basic understanding of emerging technologies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical capabilities
• Experience working in cross-functional teams

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