Cloud Advisor (AWS)

ALIGNED TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.
Raleigh, NC, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Software as a Service Cloud Computing Cloud Services

Job description

We are seeking a Cloud Advisor (AWS) to drive new business growth by guiding organizations through their cloud journey-from initial exploration to long-term AWS adoption and optimization.

This is a consultative, client-facing role that blends business development with strategic advisory. You will act as a trusted partner to prospects, helping them understand how AWS can unlock business value, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation.

The ideal candidate has a hunter mindset but leads with insight-someone who can open doors, build trust quickly, and translate business challenges into cloud-driven outcomes., Business Development & Pipeline Ownership

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and marketing leads
  • Own the full sales cycle-from initial engagement through close-while maintaining accurate pipeline and forecast discipline

Client Advisory & Discovery

  • Lead discovery conversations to understand business goals, technical environments, and cloud readiness
  • Position yourself as a trusted advisor, not just a vendor-guiding prospects through AWS strategy and decision-making

Solution Alignment & Value Selling

  • Develop and present tailored AWS solutions aligned to client objectives, with clear business value and ROI
  • Partner with solutions architects and technical teams to shape compelling proposals and demonstrations

Relationship Building

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across IT, finance, and executive leadership
  • Establish long-term trust that positions ATG as a strategic cloud partner

Deal Execution

  • Navigate complex sales cycles, including stakeholder alignment, proposal development, and contract negotiation
  • Drive deals to close while ensuring long-term customer success and partnership potential

Market & AWS Expertise

  • Stay current on AWS services, partner programs, and industry trends
  • Effectively differentiate ATG in a competitive cloud services landscape

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of B2B sales or consulting experience (technology preferred)
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
  • Experience managing full-cycle sales processes

Technical Aptitude

  • Foundational understanding of cloud computing (AWS preferred)
  • Ability to quickly learn and communicate technical concepts in business terms

Core Skills

  • Strong consultative selling and discovery capabilities
  • Excellent communication and executive presence
  • Ability to navigate complex buying groups
  • Highly organized with strong pipeline management discipline

What Makes You Successful in This Role

  • You lead with curiosity and insight, not just a pitch
  • You’re energized by building pipeline from scratch
  • You balance relationship-building with closing ability
  • You’re comfortable operating in technical + business conversations
  • You want to become a true cloud advisor, not just a quota carrier, * Experience selling cloud, managed services, or SaaS
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
  • Familiarity with solution selling methodologies (Challenger, MEDDICC, etc.)
  • Background in consulting or professional services

Benefits & conditions

  • AWS Expertise: Gain deep exposure to cloud architecture, migration, and optimization strategies
  • Market Positioning: Build credibility as a trusted cloud advisor across industries
  • Career Growth: Accelerate your career in one of the fastest-growing segments in technology
  • Earning Potential: Competitive base + uncapped commission
  • Professional Development: Access to AWS certifications, training, and industry events

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