Description:
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, personable, and detail-oriented Analyst Relations (AR) Lead to provide operational and event marketing support to International AR teams, within AWS’s broader AR and Marketing organizations. The AR Lead will manage and execute the company's AR strategy and tactics to effectively communicate key differentiators for AWS.
The AWS cloud computing platform is used today by millions of businesses and developers around the world, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50 enterprises. Cloud computing is arguably one of the most impactful developments in technology within the last 20 years. AWS is a pioneer and leader in the fast growing field of cloud computing. Because of this, there are thousands of analysts worldwide who are trying to understand AWS to then help their clients realize the transformation potential of cloud computing for their business. Our role is to inform these analysts and explain how AWS is different from traditional IT infrastructure offerings, and to work with these analysts to understand core customer requirements and concerns.
The Analyst Relations (AR) Lead, Business & Events role will lead both regional business operations and event marketing strategy including owning budget and planning processes, executing across both owned and industry events, and leading key strategic initiatives and/or projects. You will support the execution of operational workflows, refine and improve reporting mechanisms, streamline internal processes, drive operational efficiencies, and create event strategies and tactics to drive positive analyst perception for AWS services and solutions among the analyst community in APJ, China, EMEA and LATAM.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated by learning in a creative and dynamic culture where they will participate in the challenge of redefining best practices and discipline excellence. The right candidate possesses a track record of successful business and event management - this includes having a strong grasp of the business, having excellent communication skills and being able to shift seamlessly between strategic counsel and daily tasks. This person will be a team player, and will be resourceful in building relationships across the larger AR and AWS organization across a multitude of timezones and languages.
This position is a temporary 12 month contract, and will be located in an Amazon/AWS corporate office based in the following locations: Australia (Brisbane or Sydney); Singapore.
Key job responsibilities
1. Manage daily and strategic operations and events in partnership with leadership, senior direct reports and key cross-functional partners including Global AR Operations, Global AR Events, Field Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, etc.
2. Manage budget and rhythm of business processes including OP1/OP2 planning, PO and contract management, operational metrics and team reporting.
3. Develop and implement event marketing strategy across both AWS-owned (including AWS Analyst Forum, AWS Summits, re:Invent) and industry (3P) events. Collaborate with Global AR Events and Field Marketing teams to deliver and scale impactful and measurable event experiences.
4. Drive alignment across multiple programs at key moments in the marketing or project management cycle to maximize the effectiveness of the International AR team.
5. Manage special projects in support of the Director/s as well as the full team. Create documents and presentations as needed.
A day in the life
Diverse Experiences
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
- Experience presenting metrics and progress to goal to senior leadership
- Demonstrated experience in building, executing and scaling business operations and event marketing programs. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership. Outstanding attention to detail; meticulous worker with high standards. Ability to manage changing priorities and use good judgment in an ambiguous environment. Experience working with remote, geographically-distributed teams across a multitude of timezones and languages
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to adapt to an evolving role. Passion for working in a lean, fast-paced organization, and desire to own and refine key processes. Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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