Partner Development Manager, EMEA APO

Are you ready to be part of a visionary team reshaping the future of enterprise technology
AWS Sales Marketing and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue adoption and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Principal Partner Development Manager to be based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support our strategic partners in their AWS partnership journey.


Sales Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)

AWS Sales Marketing and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue adoption and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.



Key job responsibilities
Develop deep and trusted relationships with CxOs and leadership of selected market making System Integration Partners in Saudi Arabia by gaining a comprehensive understanding of their challenges goals and long-term vision.
Develop and execute business plans these strategic partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accelerate AWS adoption by customers in the region.
Engage closely with key partners to help them develop their AWS practices and develop compelling market offerings to help customers accelerate business value realization from AWS adoption.
Be a trusted advisor and thought leader sharing industry insights best practices and strategic guidance to empower partners and accelerate their cloud journey.
Collaborate cross-functionally with AWS sales marketing product and operational teams to develop tailored transformation roadmaps and execute flawless partner engagements.
Prepare and present business reviews to senior leadership both internal and external and effectively communicate market realities partner needs and strategic recommendations to progress the partnership.
Manage C-level relationships with key partners
Drive AWS relationship and business practice across stakeholders ranging from CxOs to Business Head to CTO to Technical practitioners
Lead by example by attaining requisite trainings ( technical and commercial ) to be able to inspire the partners and their staff
Be comfortable engaging across levels and personas at partner accounts


About the team
About the team
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- 10 years of developing negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

- Experience as a founder or executive focused on related segments or as a practice leader or business unit owner
- Experience selling to Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 organizations

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