What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Solutions Sales Manager – Media & Entertainment (AWS) position at Onwardpath?
Experience: Mid to Senior Level
Employment Type: W2 – Contract to Hire
Location: Remote (with required travel for client meetings, industry events, and conferences)
Target Clients: Mid-sized Media & Entertainment companies
Role OverviewWe are seeking a mid-to-senior level Cloud Solutions Sales Manager with proven experience in cloud-based selling and a strong background in selling to the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry.
This is a quota-carrying, contract-to-hire role focused on driving revenue by helping M&E clients adopt and scale AWS cloud solutions. The ideal candidate understands M&E business workflows, industry challenges, and digital transformation opportunities, and can translate those needs into scalable cloud solutions in partnership with technical teams.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets within the Media & Entertainment vertical
- Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through solution design, negotiation, and close
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Post-Production, and Digital Media leaders
- Identify and qualify opportunities for AWS cloud adoption across M&E use cases such as content production, post-production, streaming, media asset management, storage, and analytics
- Collaborate closely with solutions architects and internal technical teams to design and propose AWS-based solutions aligned to client business goals
- Lead client presentations, demonstrations, and workshops to clearly articulate the business value and ROI of AWS cloud services
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms while maintaining long-term customer value
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape (Azure, GCP), and emerging technologies relevant to Media & Entertainment cloud solutions
- Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
- 5–10 years of B2B sales experience, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions or services
- Proven experience selling to Media & Entertainment industry clients, with a deep understanding of:
- Content creation and distribution workflows
- Post-production and streaming environments
- Industry-specific business challenges and growth opportunities
- Demonstrated success selling to mid-sized clients in a quota-carrying role
- Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and the ability to position AWS solutions against competing platforms
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- Experience with AWS partner or co-sell motions
- Familiarity with subscription, consumption-based, or managed services sales models
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
- Commission eligibility begins during the contract period
- OTE discussed during the interview process
- Structured onboarding and ramp period with access to sales engineering and technical support
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with a clearly defined path to full-time conversion based on performance and business needs
Interested candidates can apply by filling in their details using the link below:
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Our team will review your profile and reach out if there is a potential fit.