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As a Head of Startup Ecosystem in Japan, you will help shape and deliver on a strategy for AWS to build mind share and broad use of its cloud computing platform among startups.
You will support the Startup Business Development team in better understanding this landscape, digging deep to bring data and insight to light that will enable the entire team to optimally engage startup teams.
Key job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will possess both a business background that enables them to drive engagement and interact with venture capitals, accelerators, incubator, and startup organizations, as well as a business and technical background that enables them to easily interact with startup founders, and CXOs.
He/she should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions, and work cross-organizationally to build consensus.
A keen sense of ownership, drive, and scrappiness is a must, as is the ability to leverage and motivate AWSs global organization to achieve results.
A day in the lifeLead and manage a Startup Business Development team
Identify who to engage within the startup ecosystem to drive affinity for AWS among startups
Work directly with venture capitals, corporate venture capitals, angels, incubators, accelerators and other startup ecosystem partners to ensure their portfolio startup companies are long-term AWS customers
Develop scalable strategies that allow AWS to deliver appropriate value to startup organizations
Recommending, implementing and reporting on AWSs metrics within the startup ecosystem
Work closely with the AWS sales team, drive the day-to-day interactions with startups in order to build long-term opportunities
Understand and actively utilize and other internal Amazon systems
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Tokyo, 13, JPN | Toyokawa, 23, JPN
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years people management experience
15+ years of relevant work experience and knowledge within the startup ecosystem
Passion for startups understanding of how startups operate and the unique characteristics of startup ecosystems and communities
Some relevant business level technical knowledge (fundamentals of cloud computing and virtualization, with the ability to differentiate between varied AWS services)
Ability to communicate AWSs value proposition to startups and their influencers
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects - work prioritization, planning and task delegation)
Ability to handle a multiple stakeholder engagements within a complex organization.
Ability to communicate both verbal and written in English and Japanese
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with and knowledge of VC, investors, and the Accelerators or Incubators community
Experience as a startup founder or investor
Well networked in the Startup Ecosystem and a regular at key startup events
Experience with account management, relationship management, or technical sales
MBA or graduate degree
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