Senior Enterprise Account Manager, AWS Kenya
Join AWS's Enterprise Sales team in Kenya and help shape the future of cloud computing while working with some of the country's largest organizations. As an Enterprise Account Manager within AWS Global Sales (AGS), you'll drive digital transformation for major enterprises sectors.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to build and grow strategic customer relationships with Kenyan enterprises, drive cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives, work with innovative AWS technologies and solutions, collaborate with experienced sales and technical teams, develop expertise in key industry verticals
As part of AGS, you'll work with some of Kenya's most innovative organizations, helping them leverage AWS services to transform their businesses. This role combines strategic account management with solution-based selling, offering significant opportunity for growth and impact.
AWS Global Sales
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
Key job responsibilities
As an Enterprise Account Manager within AGS, you will:
- Own and develop relationships with key stakeholders across enterprises
- Create and execute strategic account plans aligned with customer goals
- Drive adoption of AWS services through solution-based selling
- Meet or exceed assigned sales quotas through effective pipeline management
- Collaborate with solutions architects and professional services teams
- Work closely with partners to drive customer success
- Understand customer technical and business requirements
- Build expertise in industry-specific solutions for multiple sectors
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Contribute market insights and customer feedback
- Help customers navigate their digital transformation journey
A day in the life
The AWS AGS Enterprise Sales team in Kenya partners with some of the country’s largest and most influential organizations to drive their digital transformation journeys. We are deeply customer-obsessed, combining strong technical expertise with a passion for innovation to help our customers achieve meaningful impact across key sectors. As part of AGS, you’ll be part of a global organization focused on delivering long-term success for enterprise customers.
About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- More than 10 years experience in full sales cycle roles within technology sales, business development, sales engineering, consulting, or related fields
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record of working with Enterprise customers to drive complex solutions and strategic outcomes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Experience in engineering, computer science, or MIS
- Experience driving new business in Enterprise accounts at the C-suite level or equivalent
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