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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

Description
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.
The Solutions Architect team at AWS is responsible for helping customers successfully implement cloud technologies. Partnering with internal teams and leveraging a deep knowledge of our tools and products, you'll craft highly-scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures that address our customers' business problems. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate daily and define the future of cloud computing. Come join us in making the impossible, possible.
We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our Public Sector team to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of AWS cloud services within our strategic accounts and owning the on-going technical relationship with customers in the Australian Government community.
The AWS Solutions Architecture team works with the Australian Government and AWS partners on architecting innovative solutions for all our stakeholders. Our work can be highly sensitive, time critical focusing on strategic and operational outcomes. We are passionate about supporting our Public Sector community and will go the extra mile to ensure we achieve successful outcomes. We are consistently challenged with unique and diverse requirements that require 'out of the box' thinking supported by deep technical knowledge
The broad responsibilities will include owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects, and developing a deep expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad knowledge of how applications and services are constructed using the AWS platform.
The ideal candidate will possess communication skills that allow them to represent Amazon well within a customer's environment and drive discussions with senior personnel, as well as a technical background that enables them to easily interact and give guidance to software developers and architects. They should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
Candidates must Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see job responsibilities
As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll help your customers plan their successful cloud journey. You'll solve complex, technical challenges so your customers can focus on their business. This includes using your knowledge to craft scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures. You'll drive technical solutions discussions, diving deep into the details with customer teams.
Building relationships to understand our customers and partners is key. As a trusted technical advisor, you'll use your interpersonal skills to influence a variety of stakeholders from technical teams to executives. You'll help ensure their short-term technology decisions are aligned with their long-term goals. Speeding up the adoption of our services will be part of your day to day.
You'll also act as thought leader in the wider community. This includes playing a lead role in educating, sharing best practices, presenting at events, writing white papers, blogs, and running workshops. You won't just be part of an industry movement; you'll be leading it.
As a customer obsessed advisor, you'll also have the chance to shape the direction of our products and services. This is through gathering feedback from customers whilst collaborating with our engineering and service teams.
A day in the life
Want to find out what it's like to be a Solution Architect at AWS? Watch this video ( the team
This role is within the Public Sector Solutions Architecture team, working with public sector customers in the Australian Government, National Security and Defence. As a public sector Senior Solution Architect within Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazon's services within critical strategic accounts.
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 unwavering 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.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 7+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Can take the lead on a complex technical projects, which may require the participation of other teams to deliver.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience architecting or deploying Cloud/Virtualization solutions in enterprise customers
- Can create proof of concepts, demos, and/or scripts from scratch or leveraging reusable components.
- Experience in working with Federal government
- Able to present to technical and business audiences (training, workshops, publications)
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.
The Solutions Architect team at AWS is responsible for helping customers successfully implement cloud technologies. Partnering with internal teams and leveraging a deep knowledge of our tools and products, you'll craft highly-scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures that address our customers' business problems. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate daily and define the future of cloud computing. Come join us in making the impossible, possible.
We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our Public Sector team to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of AWS cloud services within our strategic accounts and owning the on-going technical relationship with customers in the Federal Government community.
The AWS Solutions Architecture team works with Federal Government and AWS partners on architecting innovative solutions for all our stakeholders. Our work can be highly sensitive, time critical focusing on strategic and operational outcomes. We are passionate about supporting our Public Sector community and will go the extra mile to ensure we achieve successful outcomes. We are consistently challenged with unique and diverse requirements that require 'out of the box' thinking supported by deep technical knowledge
The broad responsibilities will include owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects, and developing a deep expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad knowledge of how applications and services are constructed using the AWS platform.
The ideal candidate will possess communication skills that allow them to represent Amazon well within a customer's environment and drive discussions with senior personnel, as well as a technical background that enables them to easily interact and give guidance to software developers and architects. They should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll help your customers plan their successful cloud journey. You'll solve complex, technical challenges so your customers can focus on their business. This includes using your knowledge to craft scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures. You'll drive technical solutions discussions, diving deep into the details with customer teams.
Building relationships to understand our customers and partners is key. As a trusted technical advisor, you'll use your interpersonal skills to influence a variety of stakeholders from technical teams to executives. You'll help ensure their short-term technology decisions are aligned with their long-term goals. Speeding up the adoption of our services will be part of your day to day.
You'll also act as thought leader in the wider community. This includes playing a lead role in educating, sharing best practices, presenting at events, writing white papers, blogs, and running workshops. You won't just be part of an industry movement; you'll be leading it.
As a customer obsessed advisor, you'll also have the chance to shape the direction of our products and services. This is through gathering feedback from customers whilst collaborating with our engineering and service teams.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see day in the life
Want to find out what it's like to be a Solution Architect at AWS? Watch this video ( the team
This role is within the Public Sector Solutions Architecture team, working with public sector customers in Federal Government, National Security and Defence. As a public sector Senior Solution Architect within Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazon's services within critical strategic accounts.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 8+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- Experience architecting or deploying Cloud/Virtualization solutions in enterprise customers
- Can take the lead on a complex technical project, which may require the participation of other teams to deliver.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS
- Can create proof of concepts, demos, and/or scripts from scratch or leveraging reusable components.
- Experience in working with Federal government
- Able to present to technical and business audiences (training, workshops, publications)
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 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.
The Solutions Architect team at AWS is responsible for helping customers successfully implement cloud technologies. Partnering with internal teams and leveraging a deep knowledge of our tools and products, you'll craft highly-scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures that address our customers' business problems. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate daily and define the future of cloud computing. Come join us in making the impossible, possible.
We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our Public Sector team to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of AWS cloud services within our strategic accounts and owning the on-going technical relationship with customers in the Australian Government community.
The AWS Solutions Architecture team works with the Australian Government and AWS partners on architecting innovative solutions for all our stakeholders. Our work can be highly sensitive, time critical focusing on strategic and operational outcomes. We are passionate about supporting our Public Sector community and will go the extra mile to ensure we achieve successful outcomes. We are consistently challenged with unique and diverse requirements that require 'out of the box' thinking supported by deep technical knowledge
The broad responsibilities will include owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects, and developing a deep expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad knowledge of how applications and services are constructed using the AWS platform.
The ideal candidate will possess communication skills that allow them to represent Amazon well within a customer's environment and drive discussions with senior personnel, as well as a technical background that enables them to easily interact and give guidance to software developers and architects. They should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
Candidates must Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see job responsibilities
As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll help your customers plan their successful cloud journey. You'll solve complex, technical challenges so your customers can focus on their business. This includes using your knowledge to craft scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures. You'll drive technical solutions discussions, diving deep into the details with customer teams.
Building relationships to understand our customers and partners is key. As a trusted technical advisor, you'll use your interpersonal skills to influence a variety of stakeholders from technical teams to executives. You'll help ensure their short-term technology decisions are aligned with their long-term goals. Speeding up the adoption of our services will be part of your day to day.
You'll also act as thought leader in the wider community. This includes playing a lead role in educating, sharing best practices, presenting at events, writing white papers, blogs, and running workshops. You won't just be part of an industry movement; you'll be leading it.
As a customer obsessed advisor, you'll also have the chance to shape the direction of our products and services. This is through gathering feedback from customers whilst collaborating with our engineering and service teams.
A day in the life
Want to find out what it's like to be a Solution Architect at AWS? Watch this video ( the team
This role is within the Public Sector Solutions Architecture team, working with public sector customers in the Australian Government, National Security and Defence. As a public sector Senior Solution Architect within Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazon's services within critical strategic accounts.
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 unwavering 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.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 7+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Can take the lead on a complex technical projects, which may require the participation of other teams to deliver.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience architecting or deploying Cloud/Virtualization solutions in enterprise customers
- Can create proof of concepts, demos, and/or scripts from scratch or leveraging reusable components.
- Experience in working with Federal government
- Able to present to technical and business audiences (training, workshops, publications)
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.

At Qualtrics, we create software that 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 18,000 clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and an appreciation for the unconventional-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 ambitious goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged, and complex problems are solved by collaborating and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities- 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.
**Enterprise Account Executive - ANZ Public Sector**
**Why We Have This Role**
We're looking for a talented Enterprise Account Executive to lead our sales efforts within the Public Sector across Australia and New Zealand. This role is pivotal in driving revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle - from prospecting and relationship building to closing deals and ensuring excellent client outcomes. Positioned in Canberra, you'll work closely with government agencies and public organisations to deliver technology solutions that create meaningful impact.
**How You'll Find Success**
+ Proven success selling SaaS solutions into the public sector or complex enterprise environments
+ Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers in government and related organisations
+ Experience leading and closing complex sales cycles with enterprise clients
+ Strong pipeline management and lead generation expertise across multiple channels
+ Consistently exceed sales quotas by tailoring value propositions to client needs
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey product benefits and competitive differentiation
+ Collaborative approach working alongside marketing, product, and services teams
**How You'll Grow**
+ Become a trusted strategic partner for government clients, influencing digital transformation initiatives
+ Shape the future of public sector experience management and technology adoption in ANZ
+ Access ongoing learning and development programs to sharpen your sales and industry expertise
+ Opportunities to advance into senior sales leadership positions within a fast-growing organisation
**Things You'll Do**
+ Own and drive all sales activities within your territory, managing the pipeline from lead prospecting to deal closure
+ Consistently meet or exceed sales targets set by your Sales Director by delivering exceptional client service
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with senior public sector stakeholders and decision-makers
+ Lead compelling presentations and product demonstrations tailored to various public sector agencies and departments
+ Develop and execute strategic account plans, leveraging sales methodologies to secure and expand business
+ Collaborate closely with marketing teams to run targeted demand generation campaigns and capitalize on event leads
+ Represent Qualtrics at public sector events, conferences, and industry associations to strengthen market presence
+ Monitor competitor activity and market trends to develop winning proposals and pricing approaches
**What We're Looking For On Your CV**
+ 10+ years of successful enterprise SaaS sales experience, ideally with a focus on the public sector
+ Proven track record of quota attainment and managing complex sales cycles end-to-end
+ Strong pipeline development and sales forecasting skills
+ Experience engaging senior government stakeholders and navigating public sector procurement processes
+ Ability to craft strategic account plans and drive cross-functional execution
+ Growth mindset with resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit
+ Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms preferred
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Public Policy, or a related field is advantageous
**What You Should Know About This Team**
+ Driven and organised sales professionals dedicated to exceeding ambitious targets
+ Supportive, team-based culture focused on collaboration and shared success
+ High-impact opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for public sector clients
+ Dynamic work environment promoting career growth and continuous learning
+ A team passionate about leveraging technology to improve outcomes across government and communities
**Our Team's Favourite Perks and Benefits**
+ Salary + Uncapped Commissions and Accelerators
+ 100% Performance based promotions -- not politics or tenure
+ 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!
+ Experience Leave - additional 5 days a year to take for experiences!
**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 organisational 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
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
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.
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.
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.