Early Stage Startup - Business Development Job in Amazon

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1. Are you passionate about startups and startup investing? Do you have the analytical skills, business savvy and the background necessary to help drive the AWS business with high potential startups and help further establish Amazon as the global leader in the cloud computing space?

As a business development associate within AWS, you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazons cloud computing platform within the global startup communities.

Roles and Responsibilities
Analyzing VC, Micro-VC and accelerator portfolios to Identify business opportunities for AWS
Assessing VC and accelerator performance to guide resource deployment by AWS
Create, maintain and deliver analysis and reports on the startup ecosystem
Support Business Development Managers in their efforts managing VCs, accelerators and their portfolio companies
Work directly with Micro-VCs and accelerators to ensure their portfolio companies are happy long term AWS customers
Recommending, implementing and reporting on AWSs metrics within the startup ecosystem
Working closely with the AWS sales team drive the day-to-day interactions with the portfolio companies in order to build long-term business opportunity.
Understand and actively utilize salesforce.com and other internal Amazon systems.
Handle a high volume of engagements and the fast pace of the cloud computing market
Some relevant technical knowledge is required, such as: database systems, core distributed computing concepts, fundamentals of cloud computing and virtualization, storage systems, content delivery networks (CDNs) etc. with ability to go deep enough on technical aspects to differentiate between varied AWS services.
Some travel is required.
Youll also work closely with AWS business development, product management and support teams on strategic initiatives that tie in to the startup community.

The ideal candidate will posses both a business background that enables them to analyze and assess our efforts in the startup segment, as well as the poise, professionalism and passion for startups that will give them credibility with investors and startups. A keen sense of ownership, drive, and scrappiness is a must, as is the ability to dive deep in to the data to help AWSs global organization achieve results.

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2. Basic Qualifications
5+ years of relevant work experience such as management consulting, investment banking, principal investing or ex startup founder
Passion for startups understanding of how startups operate and the unique characteristics of startup ecosystems and communities
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects - work prioritization, planning and task delegation
Ability to effectively work with a variety of organizations, management levels, cultures, and personalities
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
High attention to detail
Self-directed adaptable, decisive, and professional
Ability to learn quickly, be creative and take initiative
Able to function in a team environment
Results-oriented
Excellent problem-solving skills
3. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the technology/cloud industry
MBA or graduate degree
Founded or worked in a Startup

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of relevant work experience such as management consulting, investment banking, principal investing or ex startup founder
Passion for startups understanding of how startups operate and the unique characteristics of startup ecosystems and communities
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects - work prioritization, planning and task delegation
Ability to effectively work with a variety of organizations, management levels, cultures, and personalities
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
High attention to detail
Self-directed adaptable, decisive, and professional
Ability to learn quickly, be creative and take initiative
Able to function in a team environment
Results-oriented
Excellent problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the technology/cloud industry
MBA or graduate degree
Founded or worked in a Startup

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