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Lead Development Representative - UK Public SectorDESCRIPTIONAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Lead Development Representative to join our thriving community and growing business in the UK as part of the EMEA Public Sector team. You will join a friendly and supportive team, working together to bring the latest in disruptive cloud computing technologies to organisations serving our Public Sector customers, including: government agencies, state-owned companies, educational institutions, healthcare and non-profit organisations. Our Public Sector teams help customers build a deeper understanding of hyper-scale cloud technology and application architectures, and they have the consultative and leadership skills required to drive deliver successful outcomes.The Public Sector Global Lead Development Team is expanding! As a Lead Development Representative (LDR) covering the UK market, you will be an important member of the account management organisation, playing a critical role in qualifying leads, profiling customers and providing input on which lead development campaigns generate the best leads. Working in collaboration with your global peers, marketing, account managers and the partner channel, your primary objective is to identify and create qualified opportunities for the team you support. Quite often you will be the customer's very first introduction to the AWS experience!Key job responsibilitiesManage incoming leads in a timely manner in a wider geographical regionConduct discussions with prospects and existing customers over the phone to identify and qualify opportunitiesUnderstand customer pain points, gather technical requirements and correlate business value to customer needsGenerate interest and provide vision of the portfolio of AWS solutions to potential customersUnderstand existing and developing technologies as it relates to cloud computingAchieve monthly qualification goalsUpdate and maintain customer information within SalesForce.comProvide account management team with detailed call notes to ensure the opportunity is understood and next steps are clearly definedPresent a high level, technical solution to diverse audiences which include AWS colleagues, prospects and customers relevant to target industry or marketIf you can educate AWS customers about the art of the possible, while challenging the impossible, come build the future with us.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSCollege/University Degree or equivalent experienceTechnical interest with relevant experience in IT prospecting or salesExperience using a CRM/Customer Relationship Management tool and the Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with business-fluent English to be able to drive discussions in a customer organisation.A passion for technology and for learning.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSelf-starter with highly developed interpersonal skills and organizational skills, decisive and result oriented who is prepared to work in a fast-paced, demanding environmentTarget orientated, ambitious, creative, customer focusedExperience working in a customer-facing role.AWS certification (e.g. AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate) or other industry certification.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit the accommodations page. #J-18808-Ljbffr