AWS Partner Sales Manager

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a high-impact Partner Sales Manager in the Boston area to own direct quota accountability and drive partner-led opportunities across an industrial territory.

You will coordinate with AWS Marketplace, GSIs, SIs, and ISVs to accelerate revenue, manage pipeline, and close deals that align with customer outcomes. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in technology sales, partner management, and strategic alliances, with a track record of exceeding targets and

Qualifications

• Experience working with partners through account, product or program management and business development engagements.
• 7+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience.
• Experience in direct field selling software or cloud solutions.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
• Track record of exceeding revenue targets in a quota-carrying role across multiple periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high-quality business documents; comfort using AI tools to accelerate writing, analysis, and forecasting.
• Experience structuring and closing partner-attached deals through AWS Marketplace with private offers and related options.
• Proven ability to engage C-suite and procurement stakeholders, linking partner solutions to business outcomes.
• Ability to identify Generative AI use cases and map partner capabilities to secure discovery meetings and proof-of-concept.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Revenue Targets: Own direct quota accountability across an industry-aligned territory with partners and ISVs; maintain pipeline accuracy and close partner-delivered opportunities.
• Execute Co-Sell Motions: Co-sell with partners to accelerate pipeline and revenue; shape deals with joint accounts and procurement teams.
• Drive Migration-Attached Revenue: Coordinate cross-functional deal progression for migration opportunities and accelerate cloud adoption at scale.
• Develop Strategic Partner Relationships: Build relationships to unlock new lines of business and drive pipeline through joint planning and campaigns.
• Shape Partner Co-Sell Deals Through AWS Marketplace: Identify and advance partner-sourced opportunities that solve customer challenges.
• Accelerate Marketplace Adoption: Articulate benefits of consolidated ISV purchasing to procurement and business stakeholders.

Skills

Partner management

Technology sales

Direct field selling

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Revenue targets

Written communication

AI for writing/forecasting

AWS Marketplace deals

C-suite engagement

Generative AI use cases

Tools

AWS Marketplace

CRM systems

AI writing tools

Job description

• Experience working with partners through account, product or program management and business development engagements
• 7+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
• Experience in direct field selling software or cloud solutions
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
• Track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets in a quota-carrying role across multiple performance periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality business documents; comfort using AI tools to accelerate writing, analysis, and forecasting
• Experience structuring and closing partner-attached deals through AWS Marketplace (private offers, channel partner private offers, and consulting partner private offers) with ability to articulate procurement consolidation, spend visibility, and contract simplification to customer buying teams
• Proven ability to engage C-suite and procurement stakeholders, connecting partner solutions to measurable business outcomes.
• Ability to identify Generative AI use cases and map partner capabilities with enough precision to secure discovery meetings and advance to proof-of-concept.

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. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Boston - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

USA, NJ, Jersey City - 157,100.00 - 212,500.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,500.00 USD annually

The Partner Sales Manager (PSM) is a quota-carrying sales professional responsible for co-sell execution from partner selection through close, driving partner-delivered revenue across an industry-aligned territory. The role requires matching partner capabilities to active customer needs, positioning joint value to field and customer stakeholders, and maintaining pipeline discipline across one or more sales territories.

Operating across AWS Marketplace, cloud migrations, and Generative AI, the PSM engages customer, partner, and AWS field stakeholders to build pipeline, increase partner-led deal flow, and deliver revenue against quota.

The ideal candidate operates with minimal direction, prioritizes decisively, escalates with context when deals exceed scope, and builds credibility through consistent execution.

Key job responsibilities

SALES — Revenue Achievement, Co‑Sell Execution & Partner Solution Positioning

Achieve Revenue Targets: Own direct quota accountability across an industry-aligned territory, co-selling with GSI/SIs and ISVs. Prospect, qualify, develop, and close partner-delivered opportunities through joint pursuit plans that align partner capabilities to specific customer outcomes. Maintain pipeline accuracy across AWS and partner CRM systems, advance deals from qualification to close, and deploy co-sell funding mechanisms to compress sales cycles.

Execute Co‑Sell Motions: Co-sell with GSI, SI, and ISV partners to accelerate pipeline and close revenue. Engage partners early in joint accounts to shape deals and establish credibility. Position joint solutions alongside field sellers by connecting partner capabilities to specific customer outcomes. Structure deals to simplify procurement and compress sales cycles.

Drive Migration‑Attached Revenue: Lead cross‑functional deal progression for migration opportunities — coordinating GSI/SI delivery partners, positioning solution options (mainframe modernization, DC exit, VMware displacement, app rationalization), and building multi‑stakeholder consensus across procurement, IT leadership, and business owners. Accelerate client migration of legacy environments to AWS at scale.

ALLIANCES — Strategic Partner Development & Industry Ecosystem Building

Develop Strategic Partner Relationships: Build and deepen partner relationships that unlock new line‑of‑business personas and buying centers within customer accounts. Drive pipeline creation through joint account planning, QBRs, and targeted scale campaigns with the One Partner Team — mapping partner capabilities to high‑priority workloads and active customer initiatives to generate qualified co‑sell opportunities.

Shape Partner Co‑Sell Deals Through AWS Marketplace: Identify, structure, and advance partner‑sourced opportunities that solve customer challenges in areas such as regulatory compliance, data modernization, security, and digital transformation — aligning the right ISV solution to the right business outcome.

Accelerate Marketplace Adoption: Articulate the financial and operational benefits of consolidated ISV purchasing to procurement, vendor management, and business stakeholders. Position Marketplace as the single platform where clients evaluate and purchase partner solutions — simplifying procurement and reducing cost.

OPERATIONS — Execution Rigor & Cross‑Functional Orchestration

Own Territory Strategy: Mobilize cross‑functional resources across field sales, solution architects, AWS Professional Services, business development, and partner delivery organizations to drive sales velocity. Develop and execute territory plans that map specific partner capabilities to customer transformation priorities — Marketplace adoption, migration programs, and Generative AI readiness — with defined owners, timelines, and success metrics.

Maintain Operational Discipline: Ensure CRM accuracy, forecast precision, and program utilization tracking. Use AI tools to produce pipeline briefs and risk assessments for leadership. Execute through the OneTeam model, holding cross‑functional stakeholders accountable to shared commitments.

Deliver Against Goals and Mitigate Risk Proactively: Identify blockers early, escape with context and proposed resolution paths, route field feedback to close execution gaps, and engage the right stakeholders to unblock stalled deals — accelerating close and protecting partner and customer trust.

About the team

AWS Partner Sales is the team responsible for driving partner‑led revenue across AWS's largest and most complex enterprise customers. We operate at the intersection of enterprise sales, strategic alliances, and industry specialization—helping customers solve their most critical business challenges through the AWS partner ecosystem.

Our team members are trusted advisors who combine deep industry knowledge with executive selling skills and operational excellence. We champion a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and bias for action—and we believe the best outcomes emerge when AWS, partners, and customers work as one team toward shared goals.

AWS Global Sales:

AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer‑first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.

Diverse Experiences:

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