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Senior Business Development, EMEA GTM Surge Acceleration

On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago

Amazon

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Amazon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Basic qualifications

10+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, or enterprise sales experience in technology

5+ years in one or more priority industries: Financial Services, Software & Internet

Demonstrated track record of engaging C-suite and VP-level stakeholders in strategic technology and AI conversations

Experience translating complex business challenges into actionable technology roadmaps and orchestrating cross-functional delivery

Experience working across multiple organizations and countries to deliver results in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Experience leading complex, multi-year initiatives that span business and technology across enterprise customers

- Experience in Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting

- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

- Experience selling enterprise software or cloud-based applications

- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences

- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences

Nice to have

Preferred qualifications

Deep expertise in Generative AI, Agentic AI, or cloud-native AI/ML solutions Agentic Platform (AgentCore & Bedrock), AI SDLC (Kiro & AI Migrations), and Business Productivity (Quick).

Experience orchestrating cross-functional delivery teams (consulting, engineering, partners) from POC to production

Track record of creating public customer references and thought leadership content at industry events

Experience with GTM strategy, solution design, and partner ecosystem development

MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field

Fluency in multiple European languages

Experience working within or alongside AWS, hyperscaler, or enterprise SaaS organizations

Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex technology agreements

Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams

- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations

- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

- MBA or equivalent experience

The role

Senior Business Development, EMEA GTM Surge Acceleration

Are you interested in joining our EMEA GTM Surge Acceleration team to drive transformational Generative AI adoption for our most strategic enterprise customers?

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Business Development lead with experience driving AI and cloud adoption across priority industries, creating opportunities and accelerating production deployments for EMEA's largest and most complex accounts.

You will be the trusted advisor helping C-suite leaders, you will live at the intersection of industry expertise, executive advisory, and AI-powered business transformation.

You'll join a high-impact, lean team of senior industry-specialized advisors who combine deep sector knowledge with commercial acumen and orchestration capability — peers who have worked at leading enterprises, management consultancies, technology companies, and system integrators before joining AWS.

The ideal candidate will have both business development and industry consulting background, with experience working with customers in ISV Independent Software Vendors with demonstrated experience interacting at the CxO/VP level, and with a strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and the technical depth to credibly engage with solution architects and technical specialists.

This role requires a strong passion for customers, a high level of comfort navigating ambiguity in undefined AI spaces, and a keen sense of ownership to set vision, build strategy, and deliver measurable production outcomes.

You will own and drive the AI engagement lifecycle across a portfolio of strategic Surge accounts — from opportunity identification through industry diagnosis, use case prioritization, build team orchestration, and production deployment; lead customer engagements at the C-suite and Line-of-Business level; translate industry-specific business challenges into actionable GenAI use cases — connecting business pain points to AWS AI services, partner solutions, and proven replicable architectures; build relationships with Line-of-Business executives, not just IT procurement; collaborate cross-functionally with account teams, solution architects, GenAIIC, ProServe, ISVs, and industry partners; represent AWS at selected industry events and contribute to thought leadership content including POVs, executive briefs, and referenceable demos.

Your experience would come from engaging key C-suite and Line-of-Business stakeholders for creating pipeline and accelerating AI transformation deals at major enterprise customers across EMEA.

A day in the life

A significant portion of your day will involve customer engagement at the C-suite level and support to account teams across EMEA. You will travel as needed to customer sites, industry events, and customer meetings.

Serve as the primary industry-specific AI advisory resource for C-suite executives of assigned Surge accounts and high-potential customers across EMEA.

Set and deliver the vision, strategy, and results for your assigned industry vertical where the AI opportunity, customer readiness, and go-to-market approach are often not yet defined.

Build business development pipeline by engaging with key C-suite prospects and partners; accelerate existing deals across Agentic Platform (AgentCore & Bedrock), AI SDLC (Kiro & AI Migrations), and Business Productivity (Quick).

Produce industry-specific thought leadership content (POVs, executive briefs, demos) for executive meetings, Executive Briefing Centers (EBCs), and industry events.

Present business reviews and strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding progress, roadblocks, and opportunities in expanding AI adoption across assigned industries.

Sustain executive relationship continuity throughout the build lifecycle — from qualification through production launch — maintaining governance engagement, not just introductions.

Create scalable mechanisms and best practices for repeatable AI deployment motions;

Handle a high volume of engagements and interactions across multiple countries and segments in the fast pace of the AI and cloud computing market.

Hiring process

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  1. Online application

  2. Assessments

    Online test · Not every role

    Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.

  3. Phone screening

    Phone call · Not every role

    If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.

  4. Interview loop

    With current employees

    Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.

  • Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
  • Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.

About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
  • Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
  • Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
  • Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

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Additional information

Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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