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The AWS
Co-Sell
Playbook

Templates and frameworks for building a repeatable co-sell motion with AWS field reps. Written for alliances managers and AEs who need a program they can run independently, not just understand in theory.

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Six sections that turn co-sell principles into repeatable process.

Each section of the playbook is built around a specific operational gap that stalls co-sell programs. You get working templates, not just frameworks.

01
ACE Submission Templates

Structured templates for submitting opportunities in ACE that meet the field-level quality bar AWS uses to evaluate co-sell partners. Includes field-by-field guidance and common mistakes that get submissions deprioritized.

02
PDM Engagement Framework

A structured cadence for PDM check-ins, including what to bring to each conversation, how to position your program for maximum visibility, and a QBR prep template that demonstrates program maturity.

03
Opportunity Qualification Criteria

A decision rubric your AEs can apply independently to determine which deals belong in ACE and which do not. Reduces noise in your pipeline and builds credibility with the field teams reviewing your submissions.

04
Field Rep Introduction Protocol

Step-by-step guidance for engaging an AWS field rep after an introduction is made, including a pre-meeting prep checklist, a one-page product brief template, and guidance on how to structure the first conversation.

05
Co-Sell Deal Management Standards

Communication cadence, information-sharing norms, and escalation paths for managing an active co-sell deal. Covers what to share with AWS proactively and how to handle situations where the AWS team is not responsive.

06
Program Measurement Framework

A quarterly review template covering the four metrics that actually indicate whether a co-sell program is building momentum: AWS-sourced pipeline, co-sell win rate, deal velocity, and PDM relationship quality.

The playbook is most useful in these situations.

  • You have ACE set up but your pipeline is stale or your submissions are not generating field engagement
  • You are enrolled in the SaaS Co-sell Benefit program but have not seen meaningful AWS-sourced pipeline from it
  • Your co-sell knowledge is concentrated in one or two people and has not transferred to your broader sales team
  • Your PDM check-ins feel transactional and are not producing introductions or opportunities
  • You are bringing on new AEs who need to understand the co-sell process without depending on the alliances manager for every step
  • You want to build a co-sell motion from scratch and need a documented starting point

The partners generating consistent co-sell pipeline are not necessarily the ones with the best products. They are the ones who have invested in building a program that their whole team can execute, not just their alliances lead.

Grnmrk Group, from 40+ AWS partner engagements
Co-Sell
How to Build a Co-Sell Motion with AWS Field Reps

A practitioner's guide to the co-sell concepts behind this playbook. Covers the AWS field org structure, ACE pipeline standards, relationship-building cadence, and what it takes to make the motion repeatable. 11 minute read.

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