- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field
- 5+ years of recent professional communications and/or sales compensation experience
- Demonstrated experience in written and oral communication in project presentations and stakeholder engagement
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels of scale and is growing at a staggering pace in terms of revenue, customers, people and complexity. Businesses, educational institutions, governments and non-profits depend on AWS for secure cloud services and solutions.
This role will be responsible for the communications of all sales compensation information to internal and external stakeholders. Ensures that sales compensation communication is sent with a consistent message and from a single source. Assist with project managing documents and training that require a collaborative effort within the Global Sales Compensation team.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. They must be willing to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done while insisting on the highest standards. They must maintain a high level of ownership and accountability and deliver best-in-class support to their internal and external customers.
Key job responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Expert writer with a strong track record of writing various communications and documents.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to devise a communications plan for Global Sales Compensation.
- Executing the communications plan for new programs, policies, and changes.
- Managing communication channels and monitoring channel usage through metrics.
- Proactively identifying communication needs and developing plans to communicate with stakeholders.
- Measuring the impact of communication efforts.
- Establishing stakeholder relationships to execute on communication deliverables.
- Continuously identifying opportunities to Invent and Simplify, creating scalable mechanisms and consistent experiences for employees.
About the team
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About Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)
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.
- Experience working within a high-growth, technology company
- Ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects with tight deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and minimal oversight.
- Experience communicating on complex concepts and technical topics.
- Experience with global sales programs.
- Works well in a demanding dynamic environment to prioritize activities and meet overall objectives.
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $79,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $169,500/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
