Account Executive, Public Sector (Greenfield)
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- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Sales Execution
- Prospect and qualify net-new public sector accounts with limited or no AWS presence
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close
- Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets while maintaining robust pipeline coverage
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting in Salesforce
- Develop and execute territory plans to maximize market penetration
- Translate cloud and AI capabilities into mission-relevant use cases for public sector organizations
- Build relationships across customer organizations, including C-level executives, engineering, IT/operations, and procurement
- Conduct discovery calls to understand agency missions and technical challenges
- Navigate public sector procurement processes including RFPs, cooperative contracts, and federal/state/local contract vehicles
- Apply knowledge of public sector compliance requirements, certifications, and fiscal year buying cycles
- Structure deals that meet public sector regulatory, compliance, and grant-funded operating requirements
- Partner with solutions architects and internal stakeholders to accelerate deal velocity
- Collaborate with the partner ecosystem (systems integrators, resellers, distributors) to drive customer success and extend market reach
- Use data and insights to prioritize outreach and identify high-potential prospects
You will balance hunting new accounts with nurturing early-stage relationships. You will spend time on prospecting, researching accounts, sourcing contacts, and executing outbound campaigns to generate meetings. You will conduct discovery calls to understand agency missions and technical challenges, navigate complex procurement processes, and coordinate with Legal, Contracts, and partner teams. You will maintain your pipeline in Salesforce and forecast accurately. This role requires strategic thinking and tactical execution, with autonomy to innovate your approach to breaking into new accounts.About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.Why AWS?
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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.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.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of full sales cycle, technology sales or equivalent business development experience
- Experience managing and growing complex business relationship at scale
- Experience in generating new opportunities with strong focus on pipeline tracking and deal execution through entire sales cycle
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar softwarePreferred Qualifications- AWS Professional level certification, or Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or other related field
- Experience driving new business in greenfield accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent
- Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and technology platforms and architectures
- Experience navigating public sector procurement processes and contract vehicles with demonstrated ability to build and execute territory plansAmazon 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 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. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives (where applicable). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.CAN, ON, Ottawa - 99,800.00 - 166,700.00 CAD annually
CAN, ON, Toronto - 99,800.00 - 166,700.00 CAD annually