Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, personable, and detail-oriented Analyst Relations (AR) Manager to run Solutions AR programs. The AR Manager will manage and execute the company's AR strategy and tactics to effectively communicate key differentiators for AWS its Solutions services.

The AWS cloud computing platform is used today by millions of businesses and developers around the world, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50 enterprises. Cloud computing is arguably one of the most impactful developments in technology within the last 20 years. AWS is a pioneer and leader in the fast growing field of cloud computing. Because of this, there are thousands of analysts worldwide who are trying to understand AWS to then help their clients realize the transformation potential of cloud computing for their business. Our role is to inform these analysts and explain how AWS is different from traditional IT infrastructure offerings, and to work with these analysts to understand core customer requirements and concerns.

The right candidate possesses analyst experience and a track-record of demonstrating successful AR program management – this includes the ability to quickly understand technically deep topics, successfully deliver on numerous collaborative projects, and manage day-to-day operations related to program activities in a global organization. In this role, the candidate will have a direct opportunity to innovate AWS AR programs and measurement of results via new approaches. They must be comfortable with balancing strategic thinking with tactical, detailed execution while working independently, sorting through ambiguously defined problems, and identifying market challenges and opportunities for our customers.

Position will be located in an Amazon/AWS U.S. Corp office based in the following locations: Seattle, WA (HQ); San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, Austin, TX;

Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a global AR program to educate the analyst community specifically focused on AWS Solutions
- Proactively manage vendor evaluations, and secure positive placements of AWS in key reports
- Drive analyst awareness of AWS Solutions offerings and significantly expand analyst understanding of AWS
- Deliver on-going AR program activities such as analyst briefings, events, inquiries, reporting and other core program tactics
- Prioritize and manage incoming requests for information, research review, customer references, event speakers, and research
- Write presentations and prepare AWS Executives for engaging with analysts
- Driving alignment with sales, marketing and product teams to maximize awareness of customer requirements, existing market evidence, and AR program impact


Key job responsibilities
Develop and execute a global AR program to educate the analyst community specifically focused on AWS Solutions

Proactively manage vendor evaluations, and secure positive placements of AWS in key reports

Drive analyst awareness of AWS Solutions and significantly expand analyst understanding of AWS offerings

Deliver on-going AR program activities such as analyst briefings, events, inquiries, reporting and other core program tactics

Prioritize and manage incoming requests for information, research review, customer references, event speakers, and research

Write presentations and prepare AWS Executives for engaging with analysts

Drive alignment with sales, marketing and product teams to maximize awareness of customer requirements, existing market evidence, and AR program impact

A day in the life
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.

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