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**Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.**
**The Opportunity**
Are you a focused and driven sales professional with a strong customer obsession and a proven track record in the public sector?
We are looking for a Public Sector Account Manager in Canberra. You will be responsible for selling Nutanix's Product suite through Channel Partners and interacting directly with customers. For this role, we're looking for someone who has a strong relationship with Federal Ministries and Statutory bodies.
**About the Team**
The team is driven and passionate with a desire to disrupt the current state of the data center within Enterprise accounts. They are focused on bringing simplicity and efficiency to a complicated world. The team works collaboratively with employees in the sales function and cross-functional teams to ensure success. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, support, and collaboration to meet and exceed sales performance goals. The team also benefits from the support of Sales Engineers, field marketing teams, and a top-notch support team.
Your manager for this role is the Managing Director of Nutanix ANZ. He has a proven track record in igniting strategic channel partnerships and navigating complex sales environments. He has a passion for helping enterprises get more from their technology decisions through rational, practical and educated innovation. He is known for his hands-on approach, open communication style, and strong support for team members' career growth. He values teamwork and collaboration to drive success.
**Your Role**
+ You will use relationship management techniques to develop selling opportunities within end customer organizations; penetrating new divisions and organizations within assigned accounts. Build, harness and develop new selling relationships including developing new direct selling opportunities.
+ Strong executive presence and ability to engage at a senior customer level to drive Nutanix mindshare and strategic thought leadership.
+ You will encourage and support scheduled sales call appointments with prospects in our end customer organizations. This includes collaborating with cross team specialists and Nutanix Channel Partner Representatives to also participate in the sales calls to help qualify and accelerate
+ You will build and develop a highly strategic account plan to sell to customers based on their sales solutions requirements.
+ Using your strong RFP process knowledge you will work closely with key prospects in the development of quotes using a consultative approach which includes; responding to RFPs and follow up with partners and customers.
+ Collaborate with Marketing and be creative on how to grow customer and partner accounts including staying afront with new technology changes across Nutanix.
+ Provide, or facilitate training opportunities for your accounts as well as training for your industry vertical customers.
+ Identify Nutanix customer references that can be utilized when reference selling.
+ Provide product feedback back to engineering to improve Nutanix complete block solutions
**What You Will Bring**
+ 10+ years of sales experience in Enterprise Software for Public sectors
+ Existing relationship with federal ministries would be essential.
+ Proven track record of exceeding assigned sales quotas in contiguous, multiple years.
+ Experience that demonstrates a strong level of expertise in technical specifications required to sell Nutanix products and services is required.
+ You will have natural flair to deliver impactful and highly articulated presentations at C- Level engagement.
+ Strong verbal and written communications skills including presentation skills.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with employees within the sales function and across functions including Marketing, Sales Operations, System Engineering, and Product Development.
+ Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and/or consultative sales techniques
+ An aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems as well as the competitive landscape.
+ Ability to communicate with senior managers about their business challenges and Nutanix value proposition
+ Experience using SFDC and other CRM software.
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
**Work Arrangement**
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform-we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention-but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities-ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.
**Sales Development Representative (Public Sector)**
**Why We Have This Role**
Qualtrics is experiencing hyper-growth globally and in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Only starting in the region 6 years ago, we have already grown to over 450 employees, 7 offices and launched in major markets across APJ (ANZ, SEA, Japan, India, South Korea and Greater China).
Starting on the Sales Development Team, you will receive world class training on our products and sales process, get acclimated to the industry, and familiar with our client demographic. Those who exemplify exceptional performance, will be quickly promoted onto one of our Corporate Sales Teams across multiple product lines. Corporate Sales representatives have the opportunity to progress in sales or leadership positions.
The Sales Development team is an essential team in Qualtrics sales and marketing efforts and is responsible for a combination of demand response, demand management and demand creation. The purpose of the department is to:
1. Generate qualified pipeline that progresses through the sales funnel, generating new closed revenue.
2. To develop new quota-carrying Account Executives.
**How You'll Find Success**
+ As a SDR, you are responsible for contacting leaders and executives in organizations of all sizes across many verticals. Your focus is helping leaders gain insights around their market, customers, and employees, which allows them to make quicker decisions driven by data.
+ You identify key decision makers and/or key influencers within an organization across many different departments
+ You understand the impact our products have on our customers
+ You articulate to prospects how our tools can help their organizations get to the next level with real-time data
+ You work well with teammates, like to strategize, and plan out creative methods to generate more business opportunities
+ You use rejection as fuel to motivate and push you to work harder and smarter
+ You're a self starter, competitive, and driven. You see the bigger picture. You don't settle for mediocrity
+ You don't hit quota because that is what is expected of you, rather you blow past quota because it's who you are
+ Financial rewards, opportunity for growth, and promotions motivate you.
**How You'll Grow**
Starting on the Sales Development Team, you will receive world class training on our products and sales process, get acclimated to the industry, and familiar with our client demographic. Those who exemplify exceptional performance, will be quickly promoted onto one of our Corporate Sales Teams across multiple product lines. Corporate Sales representatives have the opportunity to progress in sales or leadership positions.
**Things You'll Do**
+ Demand creation (cold calling), demand response (warm calling), demand management (managed follow up process). You'll make targeted outbound calls and personalized emails to contacts each day, getting into a regular cadence of developing new business opportunities.
+ Effectively communicate value propositions across multiple product lines to secure initial meetings with prospects
+ You work with Account Executives to discuss and strategize methods to penetrate targeted accounts with the goal of setting quality meetings.
+ You work closely with our Marketing team to execute on personalized account-based campaigns
+ You'll track activities in LinkedIn and Salesforce and become a pro at these systems.
+ You attend 1:1's, team meetings, training, sales calls, discovery calls, demos, etc. to develop your skills.
+ You collaborate with your peers sharing standard methodologies, "oops moments," and role playing to make sure you're focused on continuous improvement.
**What We're Looking For On Your Resume**
+ Bachelors Degree (Preferred).
+ Has experience worked for or with government agencies in previous roles.
+ Open to those looking for an entry level role into the SaaS industry or those with current SDR experience.
+ Highly motivated to kick-start or accelerate a career in software sales. Even better if you've spent a bit of time working within a customer-focussed environment such as retail/corporate sales, outbound/inbound support, recruitment, consulting, etc.
+ Doesn't shy away from the phone - you'll be expected to make a high volume of outbound calls and get along with a range of buyers (from VPs to C-levels). You will need to be a confident communicator, or motivated to improve your communication skills.
+ Exceptional interpersonal ability and likeable - building relationships is part of who you are, and not just part of the job.
+ Passionate about technology products and willing to put in the effort to learn a variety of systems and processes.
**What You Should Know About This Team**
Our team is a group of highly driven individuals that are intelligent, organised, and dedicated. We work together as a team to accomplish and surpass quarterly and annual objectives. We are a goal-oriented team that works hard and enjoys the incredible trajectory that Qualtrics provides. Our overarching objective is to drive company revenue growth through client success.
**Our Team's Favourite Perks and Benefits**
+ A comprehensive total rewards package consisting of base, incentives and generous benefits. We believe in sharing Qualtrics success which is part of the compensation for all employees.
+ Private health insurance - top of the range coverage for medical and extras benefits.
+ $2,800 Annual Experience Bonus - we want to facilitate some great experiences for our employees. Put this bonus towards an experience you've always wanted to have!
+ $425 Quarterly Wellness Stipend - we take care of your physical and mental wellbeing with a fantastic reimbursement program.
+ Commuter allowance - we take care of your public transport expenses to the office!
+ Hybrid working environment - 3 days in office, 2 from home.
+ Catered lunches in our North Sydney office. We also have a well-stocked kitchen full of snacks, drinks and other goodies.
**The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model:** Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.
_Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic._
_Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act ( ,Equal Opportunity Employment ( ,Employee Polygraph Protection Act ( is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know._
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Description
The Partner Development Manager will lead a team responsible for building and scaling AWS partnerships within the public sector in Australia and New Zealand. This role blends strategic partner development, team leadership, and execution of AWS's partner growth strategies to support digital transformation and innovation for government, education, and non-profit customers.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Partner Development Managers, fostering skills in alliance management and public sector partnering.
- Own and execute the ANZ public sector partner strategy by driving adoption of AWS solutions through and with consulting partners, systems integrators, and independent software vendors (ISVs).
- Establish deep business relationships with C-level executives in partners, and co-create business strategies for cloud adoption and joint go-to-market growth.
- Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast of opportunities across the team and oversee quarterly/annual business reviews with partners and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee partner recruitment, onboarding, enablement, and certification, ensuring partner practices align to AWS standards and public sector requirements.
- Guide the team in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex deals involving public sector contracts and RFx processes.
- Align internal AWS and partner resources for competency attainment, solution development, co-marketing, and innovation initiatives.
- Represent the ANZ public sector partner ecosystem in senior internal forums and external industry engagements.
- Build and champion a culture of inclusion, work-life balance, and continuous learning.
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years in partner sales, business development, or alliance strategy, with extensive experience in public sector and team leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success in building, leading, and mentoring diverse, high-performing teams in technology or cloud sectors.
- Proven ability to influence and engage at the executive (C-level) stakeholder level and navigate complex decision processes for large accounts or public sector customers.
- Deep knowledge of the AWS partner ecosystem, public sector sales cycles, and the broader cloud industry.
- Strong communication (verbal/written), analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience managing direct reports in an alliance or enterprise technology business development organization.
- Demonstrated experience with public sector procurement frameworks and contracting, as well as familiarity with relevant certifications and compliance requirements.
- Ability to think strategically and execute tactically for both long-term vision and daily operational cadence.
- Alignment with AWS Leadership Principles, particularly Customer Obsession, Ownership, and Deliver Results.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Amazon Web Services is seeking a dynamic and motivated Account Manager to join our Public Sector team in Sydney. The territory covers a portfolio of Local Government, State Government and Utilities. Amazon is where innovation, risks, and ideas are celebrated. We are builders who try new things and dream big dreams. At AWS, we are continually reinventing the future of cloud computing. We are looking for curious people to be part of our diverse teams of thinkers, testers, and doers. Come join us and work with the latest cloud computing and AI technologies that enable our customers to do more with their technology, and change the world in their respective industries. You will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline, delivering on account strategies, identifying and building relationships with key decision makers, working with internal stakeholders and cross functional teams to create and present compelling solutions that drive great customer outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, adaptable, articulate, passionate about creating great customer outcomes, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. AWS is strongly positioned for continued growth based on its wide range of local customer successes stories, relationships, contractual agreements, and a deep and capable partner network. Our innovative new services (including Generative AI), local and global resources help our field teams be successful, but most importantly it's Amazon's culture and customer obsession that sets us apart from other organisations.
#aws-ags-anz
Key job responsibilities
- Work to increasing adoption of AWS cloud services in a defined territory
- Help create and maintain a robust sales pipeline of opportunities in existing accounts as well as driving net new business
- Articulate a compelling value propositions to customers
- Work with AWS partners to manage joint selling opportunities
- Assist customers in identifying use cases for adoption of cloud services
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
About the team
We are a collaborative team that treats stakeholders and teammates like customers, and aim to ensure everything we deliver provides the highest value for our customers. We are responsible for building training, authoring best practice enablement content, and disseminating best practices at scale, that directly impact our customers' success as they operate their workloads on AWS.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
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
- 3yrs+ account management and/or business development experience in the IT industry
- Experience in enterprise technology and business solutions sales
- Sales experience with a focus on quota-carrying roles
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling cloud and or SaaS solutions into government
- Experience working with consulting partners and system integrators
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
Are you interested in working with Federal customers as they navigate through some of the most dynamic and disruptive transformation projects in their organisation's history?
Amazon Web Services is seeking a dynamic and motivated Account Manager to join our Public Sector team in Melbourne. The territory covers a portfolio of Federal customers working on impactful projects involving AI, data, analytics, cloud and IT modernisation. Amazon is where innovation, risks, and ideas are celebrated. We are builders who try new things and dream big dreams. At AWS, we are continually reinventing the future of cloud computing.
We are looking for curious people to be part of our diverse teams of thinkers, testers, and doers. Come join us and work with the latest cloud computing and AI technologies that enable our customers to do more with their technology, and change the world in their respective industries.
You will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline, delivering on account strategies, identifying and building relationships with key decision makers, working with internal stakeholders and cross functional teams to create and present compelling solutions that drive great customer outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, adaptable, articulate, passionate about creating great customer outcomes, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
AWS is strongly positioned for continued growth based on its wide range of local customer successes stories, relationships, contractual agreements, and a deep and capable partner network. Our innovative new services (including Generative AI), local and global resources help our field teams be successful, but most importantly it's Amazon's culture and customer obsession that sets us apart from other organisations.
Key job responsibilities
- Increase adoption of AWS cloud services in a defined territory
- Challenge outdated approaches to IT - Utilise internal resources to drive customer outcomes
- Increase revenue across a portfolio of customers
- Drive adoption in a defined set of accounts to meet or exceed revenue targets
- Create and maintain a robust sales pipeline of opportunities in existing accounts as well as driving net new business
- Create and articulate a compelling value propositions to customers
- Analyze sales/metrics data from your accounts to help evolve the strategy
- Accelerate customer adoption through education and engagement - Build, develop and then execute on an account and territory strategy
- Work with AWS partners to manage joint selling opportunities
- Assist customers in identifying use cases for adoption of cloud services
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
What if I don't meet all the requirements?
That's okay! We hire people who have a passion for learning and are curious. You will be supported in your career development here at AWS. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your technical, leadership, business and consulting skills. Your onboarding will set you up for success, including a combination of formal and informal training. You'll also have a chance to gain AWS certifications and access mentorship programs. You will learn from and collaborate with some of the brightest technical minds in the industry today.
About the team
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
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.
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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & 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.
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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- 3-5yrs+ account management and/or business development experience in the IT industry
- Experience in enterprise technology and business solutions sales
- Sales experience with a focus on quota-carrying roles
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications
- 5+yrs experience selling cloud and or SaaS solutions into government
- Experience working with consulting partners and system integrators
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

**Overview**
Are you insatiably curious, fired-up about customer experience, and itching to solve business challenges in today's AI-powered world?
Join Microsoft as a high performing **Dynamics Sales & Service Solution Engineer** -and if you know **Power Platform** and **Copilot Studio** it would be a major advantage. This is a presales role where you will be working hand-in-hand with our sales teams to connect with customers, understand their requirements, and empathetically work with them to show how Microsoft technologoies can be used to better their future. Collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning aren't just encouraged its what we do.
**Responsibilities**
As a Solution Engineer you will be a trusted advisor to customers, driving long-term strategic direction and growing engagement at the CXO level. This includes, but not limited to:
+ **Leadin hands-on engagements.** Orchestrate proofs of concept, demo's, and architecture workshops that turn tech theory into contact-center reality.
+ **Accelerating transformation.** Migrate legacy CRMs, IVRs, and home-grown apps onto Dynamics 365 and **Copilot-enabled** Power Platform solutions, unlocking unified data, real-time insights, and AI-assisted service.
+ **Crafting intelligent experiences.** Use **Copilot Studio** to build, test, and deploy custom copilots that handle routine inquiries, surface contextual knowledge, and escalate edge cases to agents with full conversation history.
+ **Influencing product direction.** Feed frontline learnings back to engineering so Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio continue to delight customers.
+ **Aligning to our customers** solve business problems for our largest customers across multiple industries.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ 2-4 years of experience in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or consulting roles.
+ 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR equivalent experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience
+ OR equivalent eexperience
+ 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
+ Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, Azure and Power BI)
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Account Executive Principal - State Government/Public Sector
Job Category: Sales
Location: Australia - Sydney
**Meet Our Team:**
Join our disruptive evolution of the software industry as a Strategic Account Executive within our State Government Team, based in Sydney.
Every business/industry/company is looking to modernize the way they work. As the recognized industry leader in strategic business applications, according to analysts such as Forrester and Gartner, we challenge companies to rethink the way they do business and empower them to become more efficient, smarter, and most importantly customer centric.
**Picture Yourself at Pega:**
You will be a thought leader, a true partner and a collaborator with clients seeking to reinvent the way they do business. You will work closely with your clients in State Government Departments delivering Pega innovative software which crushes business complexity by streamlining service to boosting efficiencies, allowing the Public Sector to make better decisions and get work done with real-time AI and intelligent automation all critical for the NSW, VIC and QLD Government's Digital Transformation agenda.
**What You'll Do at Pega:**
+ Penetrate new departments (new logo) and radiate new business within existing customer base in assigned State Government territory.
+ Leverage industry and product knowledge to share insights about how a client can maximize license to drive business benefits
+ Continuously build and maintain a strong pipeline of sales activity through prospecting.
+ Strong sales skills are critical in terms of forecasting, executive presentations, and strategic planning.
+ Develop a trusted advisor relationship with multiple stakeholders across the clients inside State Gov / Public Sector Departments
+ Work with Pega's strong Ecosystem to jointly generate Pega value propositions to take to Government.
+ To be a strong team player inside a state government team contributing with strategy, insights and quota success.
+ Provide insight to the customer as the basis of the commercial conversation, teaching customers something new/valuable about how to serve citizens
+ Continuously build and maintain a pipeline of sales activity through prospecting and pipelining using a variety of methods
+ Work with Pega's partners to generate Pega value propositions
**Who You Are:**
A motivated enterprise software sales executive, driven to add value to your clients and their business process automation strategies. You are able to push the customer's thinking to quickly gain credibility, build a strong relationship and contribute to the success of our clients and Pega. (note - This role requires you to be based in Sydney and have existing full Australian work rights)
**What You've Accomplished:**
+ 10+ years of direct enterprise software sales experience
+ Have had a client focus on **State Government** in recent years with a strong history in Public Sector and State government sales
+ Stable and progressive history of quota achievement
+ Solid foundation in account management, radiation and pipelining
+ Useful to have knowledge of BPA, DPA, RPA, CRM and Case Management enterprise software solutions
+ Experience working with large partner organizations and the ecosystem
+ Prior participation in a formal sales training and developed a strong sales process
+ Track record of challenging and improving a customer's way of doing business
+ Outstanding presenter
**Pega Offers You:**
+ Gartner and Forrester Analyst acclaimed technology leadership in a massive emerging market
+ The world's most innovative organizations as reference-able clients
+ Fast-paced, exciting, collaborative, and rewarding sales environment within innovative industries
+ Competitive salary, uncapped commission targets and Pega equity, and Health, Salary and Life insurance
+ Sydney based Hybrid role (3 days clients / office mix) #LI-CS5
Job ID: 22419
**AI in Action -** Pega embraces the power of artificial intelligence. We encourage all employees to actively engage with AI technologies and continually explore ways to responsibly integrate AI into our products and processes.
**Culture -** At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.
**Export Compliance -** For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.
**Accommodations -** If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process,or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.
It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Description
AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You'll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.
The Federal Team Lead will be responsible for leading AWS's engagement with Australian federal government agencies, driving cloud adoption strategies, and managing a team of account managers, solutions architects, and technical specialists. This role combines strategic leadership, relationship building, and technical knowledge to expand AWS's footprint across the federal government sector in Australia.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on the Australian federal government sector, including recruitment, coaching, and performance management
* Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to grow AWS's presence across federal agencies
* Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers in federal government departments and agencies
* Work closely with customers to understand their mission objectives and develop solutions that address their unique challenges
* Collaborate with AWS security and compliance teams to ensure offerings meet the specific requirements of Australian government agencies
* Partner with the AWS Partner Network to build a robust ecosystem of partners that can support federal government customers
* Develop and manage complex sales cycles, from opportunity identification through contract negotiation
* Represent AWS at government events, conferences, and industry forums
* Collaborate with global AWS public sector teams to share best practices and leverage global expertise
* Provide regular reporting and insights to AWS leadership on market trends, competitive landscape, and business performance
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of sales management experience
- Experience in management of large, complex enterprise accounts or equivalent
- Experience working with Australian federal government agencies and understanding of their procurement processes
- Knowledge of government security and compliance frameworks, including IRAP, Protected certification requirements, and the Digital Transformation Agency's Secure Cloud Strategy
- Proven track record of leading teams to achieve significant business growth
- Experience selling complex technology solutions to government customers
- Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and their application in government environments
- Previous experience with AWS technologies or other cloud platforms
- Understanding of government IT modernization challenges and approaches
- Ability to obtain security clearances as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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