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July 20, 2023

Watch & learn: Six reasons to work in a customer-facing role at AWS in Israel

Learn from AWS account managers in the sales and marketing organization in Israel how customer obsession and inspiring work lead to professional fulfillment and new career opportunities

By the Life at AWS team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) teams live and breathe customer obsession, one of AWS's core Leadership Principles that represents our deep commitment to prioritizing customer needs to drive decision-making at every level.

At AWS in Israel, which opened in 2014 and continues to expand, customer-facing roles in the sales and marketing organization span a wide range of levels and titles where all builders are focused on actively listening to customers to understand their requirements and strive to exceed their expectations.

Life at AWS caught up with AWS account managers in Israel to talk about our guiding Leadership Principles and how it impacts customers spanning startups to AWS partners to the public sector. Here are six ways these builders are benefitting from our customer-centric approach to grow their careers, professional fulfillment, and thirst for innovation in a rapidly growing market.

Editor's note: All videos and subtitles are in Hebrew.

1. Empowering entrepreneurs

Meet Arthur Schmunk - Senior Startup Sales Manager

"Empowering entrepreneurs, fueling growth: that is what AWS Israel's Early Stage Startup team is all about. We support visionary minds, from concept to thriving ventures. Our focus extends beyond technology, shaping business strategies and go-to-market initiatives. We recruit business athletes, passionate builders, and those who thrive on making a difference."

Arthur Schmunk
senior manager, early stage startups

2. Collaborative culture

Meet Lital Hoffenreich - Senior Startup Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

"As an account manager, I assist scale-stage startups in their global expansion. Our diverse team, comprising individuals from various backgrounds, embodies the leadership principles of Ownership and Bias for Action. We take full responsibility and support one another, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. The positive impact we have on our clients surprised me the most."

Lital Hoffenreich
senior startup account manager

 

3. Unafraid of failure

Meet Adi Uliel - Public Sector Sales Team Lead

"AWS Public Sector is where innovation meets exceptional talent. With a focus on delivering results, I embody goal-oriented success, both personally and professionally. In our unique AWS culture, failure is a stepping stone to growth. AWS Israel adds a distinct touch, guarding our company culture while celebrating our Israeli uniqueness."

Adi Uliel
public sector sales team lead

4. Delivering impact at scale

Meet Keren Zemer Abramowitch - Principal Partner Manager AWS Israel

"As the team manager, I chose AWS for its ability to create real impact, particularly in helping Israeli companies expand globally. Personally, I resonate with the Invent and Simplify Leadership Principle, as we work closely with startups, simplifying complex concepts while fostering innovation."

Keren Zemer- Abramowitz
principal partner manager

5. Limitless career potential

Meet Tom Linover - DNB Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

"As an account manager, I witness the tremendous impact AWS has on companies. It's an empowering organization that fosters independence, allowing you to make decisions and drive success. Trusting yourself and prioritizing tasks are key to excelling in this role. Earn Trust is Leadership Principle I embrace, as we work closely with customers, building strong relationships. Opportunities are abundant in AWS, with the freedom to explore different segments and even global positions. Your potential knows no limits here."

Tom Linover
digital native business (DNB) account manager

6. Flexibility

Meet Yasmin Shahar - Account Executive at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

"As an account executive, I've experienced the incredible workplace culture at AWS. It allows me to balance my personal and professional life seamlessly. Whether it's family responsibilities or personal pursuits, AWS provides the flexibility to excel in all areas. In our team, we seek individuals with a hunter mentality, who can open doors and establish long-term customer relationships. Beyond self-learning and curiosity, success lies in scaling sales processes with velocity."

Yasmin Shahar
account executive

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