Partner Sales Manager, AWS

Slalom Build; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom Build is seeking an activator partner sales manager to grow the AWS partnership and move opportunities toward customer outcomes. You will build trusted relationships, identify opportunities, and bring the right people together to advance deals.

You will combine a consulting mindset with technical fluency, focus on funding programs, and coordinate across sales, consulting, and delivery teams to drive joint value for customers.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in partner sales, alliances, or business development.
• Experience with consulting or professional services is preferred.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud partner ecosystems is desired.
• Able to discuss cloud, data, modernization and AI with customers at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Grow the AWS partnership by developing and executing a partner sales plan.
• Activate partner relationships with AWS account teams and stakeholders.
• Originate and qualify opportunities based on customer priorities and budgets.
• Bring technical fluency to sales conversations about cloud topics.
• Identify funding programs and coordinate with teams for submissions and delivery.
• Shape joint pursuits and coordinate with account and practice teams.
• Drive GTM activities and translate plans into qualified opportunities.
• Maintain accurate opportunity records and forecasts.
• Enable both sides of the partnership by clarifying capabilities and programs.

Skills

Partner sales

Alliances

Business development

Consulting background

AWS experience

Technical fluency

Relationship building

Communication skills

Activator mindset

Independent coordination

Job description

You’ll work in Slalom to grow our AWS partnership and turn shared opportunities into meaningful customer outcomes.

We’re looking for an activator partner sales manager who can build trusted relationships, build opportunities and bring the right people together to move them forward. You’ll combine a consulting mindset with technical fluency and a strong focus on activating partner programs and funding.

What You’ll Do

• Grow the AWS partnership: Develop and execute a partner sales plan that increases partner-sourced pipeline, joint customer engagement and revenue.
• Activate partner relationships: Build strong relationships with AWS account teams, partner managers, specialists and Professional Services stakeholders to identify opportunities and position Slalom early in customer conversations.
• Originate and qualify opportunities: Understand customer priorities, business drivers, technology environments, budget and decision-making processes to assess opportunity fit and readiness.
• Bring technical fluency to sales conversations: Discuss cloud migration, modernization, data and AI opportunities confidently, recognizing when to involve Slalom’s technical and delivery specialists.
• Maximize funding opportunities: Identify relevant AWS funding and partner programs, assess their applicability and coordinate with the appropriate teams on submissions, approvals and delivery requirements.
• Shape joint pursuits: Connect AWS stakeholders with Slalom account and practice teams to develop customer propositions, shape scope and progress opportunities toward closure.
• Drive focused go-to-market activity: Translate joint account planning, campaigns, events and workshops into qualified opportunities and clear follow-up actions.
• Maintain pipeline discipline: Keep opportunity records, partner registrations, forecasts and next steps accurate and current.
• Enable both sides of the partnership: Help AWS teams understand Slalom’s capabilities and help Slalom teams recognize where AWS relationships and programs can support customer outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• 6–10 years of relevant experience across partner sales, alliances, technology sales, business development or consulting.
• A consulting or professional services background is preferred, with an understanding of how advisory and technology engagements are scoped, sold and delivered.
• Experience working with AWS or a comparable cloud partner ecosystem, ideally including joint selling and partner-led opportunity development.
• Sufficient technical understanding to qualify cloud, data, modernization and AI opportunities, without needing to own detailed solution architecture.
• Experience identifying and activating partner funding programs, with the ability to connect program requirements to customer opportunities.
• A track record of building qualified pipeline and progressing complex, multi-stakeholder sales opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building, discovery and communication skills, including the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders.
• An activator mindset: resourceful, proactive and comfortable turning relationships and ideas into concrete next steps.
• The ability to work independently while coordinating effectively across sales, consulting, delivery and partner teams.
• AWS certifications are advantageous, but practical technical fluency and commercial judgment are more important.

What Success Looks Like

• Growth in qualified AWS partner-sourced and co-sell pipeline.
• Stronger AWS relationships that consistently generate customer opportunities.
• Effective use of eligible funding programs to support customer engagements .
• Earlier involvement of Slalom in customer discovery, design and scoping.
• Clear progression from joint account planning to pursuits, wins and delivery handoffs.

About Us

Deep connections, better outcomes

We have deep relationships with leading technology partners, and they love us for our innovative and outcome-based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. We’re there to work side-by-side with client teams, enabling their success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility

Life is busy, and we understand that. Our team often juggles work, family, personal commitments, and crucial client obligations. We prioritise supporting our people in balancing what matters to them while ensuring we meet our client commitments. Flexibility is key, as we sometimes need to adapt to meet client needs. This way, our team can work on high-impact projects they’ll love, knowing they have the flexibility to manage their personal and professional lives effectively.

People-first

Great solutions start with great people. At our employee-led company, your voice matters, and we love to hear your feedback. By leading with kindness, empathy, and striving for equity, we create better experiences for everyone. Our culture encourages passion, adventure, adaptability, and diverse thinking. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are our top priorities, empowering our team to be their best selves. Together, we can create a great future by working collaboratively and supporting each other.

What keeps us here?

Our Singapore office knows the importance of a good work/life balance. We have the freedom to be ourselves when life gets in the way. We make a big effort to bring everyone together and allow space when space is needed. We believe in helping each other thrive in work and life and are proud to invest in benefits that include holistic well-being, meaningful allowances, and investment in our team’s professional, technical, and personal growth. It’s an exciting time to be one of our foundational members, getting involved in setting up our unique Singapore culture

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