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Lead Development Representative - UK Public SectorJob ID: 2773843 | Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL (Irish Branch)Amazon 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 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. Your primary objective is to identify and create qualified opportunities for the team you support.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 QUALIFICATIONS- College/University Degree or equivalent experience- Technical interest with relevant experience in IT prospecting or sales- Experience using a CRM/Customer Relationship Management tool and the Microsoft Office Suite- Excellent 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 QUALIFICATIONS- Self-starter with highly developed interpersonal skills and organizational skills, decisive and result oriented who is prepared to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment- Target orientated, ambitious, creative, customer focused- Experience 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr