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We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive who will be responsible for driving new business acquisition and expanding AWS adoption within the sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development experience with technology solutions, proven ability to build strategic customer relationships, and deep understanding of cloud computing fundamentals to promote strategic growth and shape the future of cloud computing and AI adoption in the sector.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Account Ownership Own and drive AWS adoption for 2-3 large enterprise accounts (conglomerates account such as CK Hutchison, Jardine Matheson, etc) Develop account strategies with $50M+ revenue targets Orchestrate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving C-suite, board-level discussions Manage long sales cycles (12-24 months) with multiple decision gates Lead complex negotiations involving multiple business units, geographies Structure creative commercial arrangements (enterprise agreements, consumption commitments)
Executive Relationship Building Establish and maintain strong relationships with CxO-level decision makers Navigate complex organizational structures and develop deep expertise across multiple verticals (retail, logistics, real estate, telecommunications) Position AWS as strategic partner, not just technology vendor
Cross-functional Leadership Lead virtual teams including Solutions Architects, Partner teams, Specialists teams (Migration, Modernization, GenAI, Industry) Collaborate with GCR/APAC/Global leadership on regional/global account strategies Activate partner ecosystem (SIs, ISVs) to accelerate customer success Leverage AWS industry accelerators and reference architectures
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Basic Qualifications
- Experience delivering against a large organization's long-term strategy and goals
- Experience in large complex deal negotiations with a successful track record
- Experience in enterprise scale infrastructure or development-based cloud programs/projects in a related industry
- 10+ years of technology sales experience
- Understanding of Hong Kong business landscape and key influence. Experience with Cloud technology, GenAI, data analytics, modernization strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of sales team management experience
- Ex-senior executive from target customer industries with technology leadership experience
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