Cloudelligent
Managed AWS cloud services and optimization
Account Executive
Must be based in or able to commute to the AWS New York hub; travel is required.
About the job
- Direct experience working within the AWS ecosystem, either at AWS or as part of an AWS Consulting or independent software vendor partner.
- An established network of AWS sellers with a proven track record of successfully co-selling and closing opportunities with AWS teams.
- Strong understanding of the AWS co-sell motion, including ACE registration, AO lifecycle, and AWS funding programs.
- Proven ability to generate AWS opportunities and close revenue through joint customer engagement.
- Experience selling AWS consulting, professional services, or managed services.
- Demonstrated success in consultative, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud solutions, including migrations, DevOps, managed services, and cloud transformation.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and/or Generative AI Practitioner certification is required within the first 30 days.
- Candidates must have prior AWS or AWS-partner experience.
- Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within mid-market and enterprise accounts.
- Generate and convert AWS-sourced opportunities into booked revenue through consistent co-selling.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with AWS sellers, partners, and customer stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer challenges and aligning AWS-based solutions.
- Partner with Solutions Architects and delivery teams to scope and position complex engagements.
- Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide regular forecasts and performance updates.
- Represent Cloudelligent in AWS offices, customer meetings, and partner engagements.
- Ensure smooth handoff from sales to delivery to support long-term customer success.
About the company
Cloudelligent is an AWS Premier Partner and top-ranked Managed Cloud Service Provider that helps organizations navigate their cloud journey on AWS. It offers a full set of services to migrate, modernize, optimize, and manage systems in the cloud, backed by AWS-validated competencies and a track record of hundreds of successful cloud projects. The company focuses on enabling innovation with Generative and Agentic AI, improving performance at scale, and cutting costs through FinOps, all while ensuring data security and smart decision-making. By managing the cloud end-to-end, Cloudelligent lets its clients focus on growth. Its differentiators include deep AWS expertise, validated competencies, and a strong emphasis on strategic partnerships with startups, SMBs, DNBs, ISVs, and non-profits, positioning it as a trusted advisor across the cloud lifecycle.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aug. 25, 2026 CRN ranked Cloudelligent No. 2 on Fast Growth 150.
- June 30, 2026 MSP 501 ranked Cloudelligent No. 30 globally, signaling scale.
- AWS Marketplace updated Aug. 25, 2026 advertises partner funding and co-sell support.
What critics are saying
- Cloudelligent depends heavily on AWS, exposing revenue to Amazon partner-policy shifts.
- Honeycomb and AWS certifications commoditize services, pressuring margins against larger consultancies.
- No public funding or recurring-product moat leaves Cloudelligent vulnerable to a single enterprise loss.
What makes Cloudelligent unique
- Feb. 5, 2026 AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status validates elite delivery credentials.
- Mar. 18, 2026 AWS MSP Partner status expands managed-services credibility across AWS customers.
- May 27, 2026 Honeycomb partnership pairs observability with Cloudelligent's AWS-native modernization focus.
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Cloudelligent named to No. 2 spot on CRN's Fast Growth 150 list for 2026. Aug 25, 2026, 11:48 ET CRN(R) Spotlights The Top IT Channel Providers For Outstanding Performance And Growth DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Cloudelligent, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, announced today that CRN(R), a brand of The Channel Company(R), has recognized Cloudelligent on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list in the No. 2 spot. This list highlights the top-performing and fastest-growing technology solution providers, including integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consultants in North America. Over the past two years, solution providers on the Fast Growth 150 have achieved remarkable sales growth, propelled by their innovative strategies and advanced technological expertise, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, security and cloud computing. "This ranking belongs to our team," said Qasim Akhtar, CEO of Cloudelligent. "Every engagement we take on is built around real outcomes, not signed contracts, and it's our people who show up for clients every single day to make that happen. A No. 2 ranking on the Fast Growth 150 tells us the market is rewarding that approach. Cloud and AI are moving fast, and businesses need a partner who can keep pace without cutting corners. That's the bar we hold ourselves to." "The companies recognized in this year's Fast Growth 150 are leveraging deep technical expertise and bold, future-focused strategies to accelerate their momentum in an increasingly dynamic IT landscape," said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "Their drive, agility, and commitment to delivering lasting value for customers set them apart. We applaud their achievements and look forward to seeing how they continue to innovate and grow." Coverage of the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list will be available at crn.com/fastgrowth150 on Aug. 24. About Cloudelligent Cloudelligent is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner offering strategic cloud, Generative & Agentic AI, DevOps, and modernization services. With a strong focus on performance, security, and cost optimization, Cloudelligent helps businesses of all sizes unlock the full potential of AWS. To learn more, visit cloudelligent.com and follow them on LinkedIn. Cloudelligent Contact: About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com. Follow The Channel Company: LinkedIn and X. SOURCE Cloudelligent