Automat-it

Account executive for startups

In short

This role owns end-to-end sales of cloud, DevOps and FinOps services to fast-growing startups, managing the full business development cycle and the relationship with AWS. The company is an AWS Premier Partner and Managed Services Provider serving over 800 startup customers. It requires 5+ years of direct IT sales experience with cloud/software solutions, a track record of hitting sales quotas, and an existing network among UKI-based digital native/ISV/startup companies. Regular travel and strong C-level engagement skills are expected.

About
Automat-it is an all-in AWS Premier Partner and Managed Services Provider specializing in the startup ecosystem. With over 800 customers and 500+ AWS certifications, Automat-it brings hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and FinOps to empower fast-paced startups to grow, deliver & win. Our customers save significant time-to-market and optimize their cloud performance and costs. As an Account Executive at Automat-it, you'll own and manage deals end-to-end, and guide fast-growing startups to scale smarter with DevOps, FinOps, and GenAI.
Responsibilities
•Develop and execute successful targeted territory development plans to help achieve or exceed growth, revenue, and margin targets
•Develop and manage all phases of the territory's business development cycle, including managing proposal negotiations, the statement-of-work, and completion of all contract details
•Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in aligning Automat-it capabilities to client business and positioning relative to competitors
•Prospect new customers and communicate with the AWS reps regularly
•Maintain and develop strategic vendor relations with AWS
•Regularly attend business events to promote and educate prospective clients on the benefits of Automat-it
•Work collaboratively with Marketing, Operations, Delivery, and Solutions Architects
•Commitment to regular business travel locally and abroad
Requirements
•5+ years of experience in direct IT sales and business development from complex cloud or software solutions
•Experience selling IT professional services (consulting/managed/staff services) or SaaS solutions designed for R&D or DevOps teams
•Ability to articulate the value proposition of professional services to technical and business stakeholders
•Proven successful track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas
•Experience with selling AWS-based solutions
•Network and relationships with UKI-based digital native/ISV/startup companies
•Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
•Excellent presentation and organizational skills
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•Working experience with Salesforce or HubSpot
Nice to have
•AWS cloud certified - advantage
Conditions
No conditions specified in the posting.

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