Higher Education Account Manager, UK Education

Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services in Higher Education in Scotland? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help Basic qualifications: - Experience building strategic relationships with stakeholders, including communicating and collaborating across teams and functions - Experience with pipeline management skills to include utilization of Salesforce or other CRM tools - 3–5 years of experience in account management, sales, or business development within the Higher Education sector - Demonstrated experience working with universities, colleges, or further education institutions - Track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles typical of HE procurement - Ability to navigate long, consensus-driven procurement cycles with multiple stakeholders - Experience developing account plans aligned to institutional strategies (e.g., Teaching Excellence, Research Excellence Framework) - Ability to articulate technology value propositions in the context of academic outcomes Preferred: - Understanding of the Higher Education landscape, including funding models, research priorities, and digital transformation drivers - Familiarity with institutional decision-making structures (e.g., Vice-Chancellors, Provosts, CIOs, Deans, Procurement) - Awareness of sector challenges such as student experience, research computing, hybrid learning, and operational efficiency Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.