AWS Sales Specialist, Federal Systems Intregrators

<span class="jobdescription"><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</h2> </div><div><p>As an AWS Sales Specialist, focusing on our Federal Systems Integrators business, your mission will be to foster growth in our cloud business by seamlessly integrating Amazon FSxN into the Federal vertical, supporting both the sell-to and sell-through motion with systems integrators. You will champion expanding our AWS/NetApp collaboration across the United States, making strategic decisions that shape the future of Federal technology.</p> <p> </p> <p>Location: Ideal candidate based in DC or Remote - East Coast </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Requirements</h2> </div><div><ul> <li>Develop deep insights into the Federal Systems Integrators customer base to tailor cloud storage solutions effectively for both a sell-to and sell-through motion.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with AWS and NetApp account teams to enhance our product outreach and drive adoption among new and existing customers.</li> <li>Educate and enable a broad network of AWS Solution Architects, Engineers, and industry specialists on incorporating Amazon FSxN into diverse technological frameworks.</li> <li>Deliver compelling presentations and demos to articulate the unique benefits of our solutions, engaging with clients both virtually and in person to solidify relationships and close deals. </li> <li>Drive continuous learning and improvement within your team, embracing feedback and pioneering new strategies for success.</li> <li>Build and deepen executive relationships across Federal Systems Integrators to position Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a preferred standard, enabling consistent sell-to and sell-through integration into architectures and joint go-to-market motions with AWS.</li> <li>Drive contract capture by aligning FSxN to federal mission requirements, shaping opportunities with Fed SI capture teams, and ensuring inclusion in RFPs, IDIQs, and awarded task orders to accelerate adoption and revenue growth.<br> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Requirements & Education</h2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You possess at least 8+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably within the Federal/Federal Systems Integrators sector, focusing on IT infrastructure and cloud services in both a sell-to and sell-through motion.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You have a proven track record of growing accounts, hunting for new business opportunities, and enabling sales teams within a collaborative environment.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your expertise in navigating regulated environments will be crucial, as this role demands a comprehensive understanding of Federal workloads.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with AWS, particularly within its ecosystem, is highly desirable. An AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification is a plus.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p>The target salary range for this position is 275,400 - 356,400 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.</p> </span>

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