AWS Alliance Sales at VML/WPPEnterprise Solutions
United States
$100k - $200k
<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Who We Are</strong></h4> <p>WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">ALLIANCE SALES, AWS</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Remote US</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Region: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">North America</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">The Opportunity</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">VML Enterprise Solutions is scaling our AWS alliance-powered sales capability. We're seeking a strategic partner seller to drive joint business development and go-to-market initiatives with AWS's Pan-Amazon teams—including AWS vertical sales, Amazon Ads, and Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC)—to accelerate revenue growth for VML's customer experience and data transformation solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role sits at the intersection of alliance activation and enterprise sales. Working as a key liaison between VML and AWS/Amazon sales organizations, you will develop and execute joint account plans, coordinate co-selling activities, and ensure alignment of both organizations' strategies. This requires deep understanding of AWS's partner programs, co-selling motions, and the ability to navigate both organizations to drive mutual success in targeted accounts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will carry quota and own accounts—but your primary motion is partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline, not solo hunting. Your success fuels further AWS investment in VML.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Role Summary</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a quota-carrying alliance sales role focused on co-selling with AWS across industries. You are both client-facing and partner-facing—building pipeline through AWS co-sell coordination while positioning VML's customer experience, commerce, and data solutions to consumer goods and retail clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will drive two interconnected motions:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Co-Sell Activation: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build relationships with AWS Pan-Amazon teams (PSMs, ISRs, Amazon Ads specialists, AMC teams), coordinate joint account planning, and convert AWS-sourced leads into qualified VML opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Client Engagement: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead client workshops, executive presentations, and pursuits from qualification through signature—leveraging AWS resources, funding, and credibility throughout the sales cycle.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Accountability Model: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Individual quota with revenue targets. Success is measured by closed business, pipeline generation through AWS co-sell, win rate on AWS-sourced opportunities, and depth of AWS field team engagement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Core Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">1. AWS Co-Sell Activation (50%)</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build and maintain executive-level relationships with AWS Pan-Amazon leadership, PSMs, ISRs, and industry specialists</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and execute joint account plans with AWS vertical teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate co-selling activities with Amazon Ads and Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) teams for integrated advertising and data solutions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Navigate and maximize AWS partner programs and cash funding to accelerate deal progression</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive leads through AWS Partner Central, ensuring proper opportunity registration and pipeline management</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in AWS QBRs, industry business reviews, and partner planning sessions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate VML wins and capabilities to AWS field teams to generate ongoing lead flow</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Orchestrate complex co-sell motions involving multiple stakeholders from both VML and AWS</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">2. Client-Facing Sales (30%)</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead client workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations alongside AWS partner teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deliver executive-level sales presentations that demonstrate VML's AWS-powered capabilities in customer experience, personalization, and data transformation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate Executive Briefing Center (EBC) visits and AWS-sponsored client events</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and present proposals that position VML's solutions portfolio including generative AI, Amazon Ads/AMC, and customer data platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build relationships with CMOs, CDOs, CIOs, and eCommerce leaders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Negotiate and close deals with support from VML leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">3. Internal Coordination (20%)</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Enable VML account teams on AWS value propositions, co-sell motions, and partner resources</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with VML industry BD leads to align on account strategies and resource allocation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with marketing on AWS campaigns (re:Invent, Shoptalk, NRF, Groceryshop)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Share market intelligence, competitive insights, and winning patterns across the organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> Focus Areas</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Solution focus: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Customer experience transformation, agentic AI solutions, Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), AWS Clean Rooms, data clean room implementations, Amazon Ads optimization, personalization engines, customer data platforms, composable commerce</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AWS/Amazon services emphasis: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), Amazon Ads, AWS Clean Rooms, Bedrock (agentic AI), SageMaker, Personalize, Connect, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technology & AI Expectations</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Use company-approved AI tools and technologies to accelerate account research, pipeline analysis, proposal development, and partner intelligence gathering. Maintain conversational fluency in partner AI offerings to support discovery conversations and position VML capabilities effectively.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team Leadership & Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Accountability: Accountable for individual revenue targets. Team leadership is secondary to sales execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership Expectations: Enable and coach VML account teams on partner engagement best practices. Share market intelligence and winning patterns across the organization. Provide guidance to junior team members on alliance selling motions and partner relationship management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Management Scope: Individual contributor; may mentor junior alliance sellers or guide pursuit teams on partner engagement best practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Success Metrics</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Quota attainment </span><span data-contrast="auto">($5-10M annually</span><span data-contrast="auto">)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">AWS-sourced and AWS-influenced pipeline </span><span data-contrast="auto">($25M</span><span data-contrast="auto">+)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Accounts jointly covered with AWS (</span><span data-contrast="auto">25-50</span><span data-contrast="auto">+)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">AWS co-sell engagement rate (joint calls, account plans, QBRs)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">EBC/AWS events with clients (5-10+ annually)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Win rate on AWS-sourced opportunities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Required</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years in AWS ecosystem sales—either as partner alliance leader or direct AWS seller</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deep understanding of AWS partner programs, co-selling processes, and partner funding mechanisms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong command of AWS partner ecosystem and Pan-Amazon GTM motions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of AWS generative AI services including Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Amazon Ads solutions including Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and data clean rooms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Background in Global Systems Integrator (GSI), agency, or professional services environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven success orchestrating complex co-sell motions with multiple stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Executive presence and ability to navigate both enterprise client and partner organizations</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Preferred</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":60}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Previous role as AWS Partner Sales Manager (PSM), Partner Development Manager (PDM), or AWS Account Executive</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">AWS Sales Accreditation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">AWS Gen AI Accreditation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with AWS partner incentive programs and AI/ML innovation funding</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience selling or positioning generative AI solutions on AWS platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in advertising, marketing technology, or customer experience solutions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree; MBA a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to travel to AWS and client locations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Role Positioning</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">partner seller role</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">—not a pure enterprise AE, back-office alliance manager, or technical pre-sales function.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will be in the room when deals close with major clients. You will own the AWS relationship within your vertical and convert that relationship into pipeline. You will orchestrate co-sell motions, unlock partner funding, and demonstrate that AWS-powered selling is a scalable growth engine for VML's customer experience practice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Your success creates the proof points that fuel further AWS investment in VML.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About VML Enterprise Solutions</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">VML Enterprise Solutions is a global leader in technology-driven transformation, combining deep industry expertise with strategic alliances across AWS, Google Cloud, Adobe, Microsoft, Salesforce, and an expanding ecosystem of platform and data partners. As part of WPP, we bring unmatched capabilities in customer experience, commerce, and data—helping the world’s leading brands reimagine how they connect with consumers through the intelligent application of technology.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits </a>for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>About WPP</strong></h4> <p class="p1">WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships – all united by our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 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