GDSP Deal Approvals Specialist, S&TP Approvals

Deal Approvals Specialist

The Global Deal Strategy and Programs (GDSP) team at AWS drives cloud adoption and business growth through innovative pricing strategies. Within GDSP, you will develop deep expertise in cloud economics, hone your strategic thinking, and directly impact AWS's market leadership while working with cutting-edge technologies and global clients. The Deals Approvals team within AWS GDSP is responsible for executing approvals and maintaining policies, tools, and processes worldwide. In this role, you will be primarily focused on supporting the Private Pricing program for AWS, preparing and managing approvals for public sector and / or worldwide commercial sales based on approved deal structures.

This position requires an individual who can autonomously operate within established frameworks with minimal guidance, while managing multiple, approval cycles at various points in the approval process. This individual will have highest standards and a bias for action to achieve deal velocity while exercising high judgment and autonomous decision making in often ambiguous situations. They must be able to take ownership of the approval process, driving internal and external teams, such as Legal, Operations, Finance, and Executive Approvers.

A successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. They must be willing to roll up their sleeves and build with us.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct deal review with sales teams, finance, operations, accounting to influence and facilitate alignment and approvals
• Be a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on Amazon approval policies
• Evaluate process to drive improvements to velocity via projects and initiatives
• Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, finance, legal and internal stakeholders for sizeable commercial deals

About the Team

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Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work / Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits .