As an Education Account Manager covering UAE you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology and increase adoption and market segment presence of the AWS Education business in the Middle East.
The ideal candidate will possess both a sales / account management and technical background that enables them to drive an engagement at the executive level as well as with software developers and IT architects. You will be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and execute against a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver results.
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- Substantial technology sales experience in quota carrying role, including Cloud Sales
- Fluent in French
- A technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
- Public Sector account management experience, including education sector
- Experience in greenfield sales engagement
- Strong verbal and written communications skills