Principal Business Desk Leader, AWS Growth Initiatives, Global Business Innovation to Scale - Amazon

Description 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. Would you like to be part of a team that is supporting the rapid growth of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) business? AWS is looking for an accomplished Business Desk Leader to lead the global Business Desk team and work with cross functional teams across AWS to support and execute deal shaping and approvals. We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader for the development, implementation and operationalization of scalable mechanisms to drive AWS growth and profitability. The leader will oversee responsibilities in the areas of Deal Pursuits and Reviews, Deal Funding, Finance Operations, Risk Management and Compliance, and Field Enablement. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and long-term about the needs of complex global businesses. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities to lead and coach the team, and influence AWS decision makers in an advisory approach (preferably through previous business desk , deal desk, sales or similar experience) to progress decision making through deal shaping and approval. They are self-starter who enjoy solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional counterparts and thrives in fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. Proving you have high judgement, strong capabilities to earn trust, think big, and are comfortable working in ambiguous, highly-visible situations is critical for this position. A strong bias for action, strategic planning skills, quantitative analysis, and the ability to coordinate and deliver new initiatives across a highly-matrixed organization is essential. Key job responsibilities · Establish the business desk team and key function, including deal intake process, engagement framework, deal shaping guide, approval matrix etc. · Lead a team of managers and deal consultants to coach enterprise account teams, structure complex deals and compelling proposals to best address business outcomes of our strategic customers holistically, allocating resources and investments, mitigating risk, driving growth and deal velocity. · Ensure investments and allocation of specialized resources meet compliance regulations and profitability guidelines · Support escalations from sales leaders and cross functional area leads to drive effective conflict resolution and decision making with high level of accountability and judgement in fast-pace cycles, monitor progress, and facilitate rapid responses to customer and AWS Partners needs upon agreed SLAs. · Provide visibility and insights of blocked pipeline and friction points that inform executive leaders on opportunities to transform the organization to accelerate time to value for our strategic customers and AWS Partners. · Define and execute strategies to identify cohorts with high propensity to buy and support sellers to proactively engage · Act as trusted advisor and thought leader to the cross-functional area leadership in the development of commercial strategy and deals structuring. · Assess deals patterns to understand the competitive landscape and identify insights for initiative and executive planning · Build strong internal relationships with leaders and counterparts across Amazon's diverse set of businesses including Professional Services, AWS Partner Programs, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and senior management. · Define business requirements and processes to ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to support sales operations, finance operations, reporting, funding operations management, allocation of specialized resources, weekly rhythm of the business, risk management and compliance. · Continuously iterate to improve efficiencies in the utilization of the resources of the team and key stakeholders to drive scale and simplification About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience - 7+ years of professional or military experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level Preferred Qualifications - 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 Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.