Get on the Cloud Computing Wave (although it comes at a BIG price) - Account Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jun 10, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

1. You will get experience from the top cloud computing company out there, it's months ahead of the competition (Microsoft are catching up) 2. Most customer centric company I've ever worked for 3. You will learn where technology is headed for the next 10+ years 4. This job will set you up for your next job - Most sales people leave after 18-24 months, many employees actually call it a "Cloud MBA" since it will open up many opportunities after your initial 12 months there. 5. Getting a meeting with new customers is a lot easier than any other company I've worked for (people really do love the Amazon brand)

Cons

1. Very poor compensation and benefits (Most employees I've talked to took a pay cut to join AWS) 2. Least employee centric company I've worked for (employees are treated as a commodity) 3. Reaching your sales quota has to do a lot more with luck and there is no real science that goes into calculating it 4. You won't get any "real" professional development training 5. Be prepared to be heavily micro managed 6. Highly immature and condescending management team 7. You will spend more time attending territory reviews, building account plans and will be attending internal meetings, rather than meeting with customers.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

-Structural and organize -High pay -All training done on site

Cons

-Before start date very limited, information about AWS(They don't like sharing over the internet. -Fast pace with training and learning.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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