Partner Development Manager, Anz, Anz Pdm Team

**DESCRIPTION**:
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the ANZ team in helping to drive the overall AWS partner strategy
- Have a broad based understanding of cloud technologies
- Develop a group of committed partners including a plan to recruit, on-board, educate and measure them in the region
- Develop and execute the strategic business development plan while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g. sales, marketing, legal, support, etc.).
- Work with specific prospects/partners to develop the business value proposition for using our services and solutions for the specific prospects/partners; educate and enable them for using AWS solutions

Establish the business development pipeline by engaging with prospects and key customers
- Prepare and give business reviews to the senior management team regarding progress against budgeted plan and any potential roadblocks to closing new customers
- Manage complex contract negotiations and serve as a liaison to the legal group
- Develop long-term strategic partnerships in support of the market strategy

A day in the life
Engage with a high profile Australian Customer who is accelerating their AWS Partner journey to formulate and accelerate their go-to-market across the world. This role, will require to not just be 'the go-to' for AWS and the Partner for all things GTM and co-sell but also be a trusted advisor with the ability to think big, execute, be accountable, have strong earn trust and deliver results for both AWS and the Partner.

About the team
About the team
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Why AWS?
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Work/Life Balance
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**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.