Strategic Account Executive

Are you ready to be at the forefront of the digital revolution? As a Strategic Account Executive at our Software and Digital Platform team, you will be the catalyst for our high-tech industry-aligned operational unit's rapid growth. You will join a dynamic and high-performance team, driving success both internally and externally.In this pivotal role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives that shape the future of digital platforms. Your contributions will not only drive revenue but also foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills with a range of learning opportunities, all while enjoying the flexibility of our work arrangements.At Microsoft, we are committed to empowering every individual and organization to achieve more. Our growth mindset, innovative spirit, and collaborative efforts are the cornerstones of our success. We uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive in their personal and professional lives.Required Qualifications:• 13+ years experience in working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education, Technology) and/or driving digital transformationo OR Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education, Technology) and/or driving digital transformationo OR Master's Degree AND 9+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education, Technology) and/or driving digital transformationo OR equivalent experience.• 6+ years experience making recommendations to and/or collaborating with mid-to-senior level executives.• 8+ years experience closing large, complex agreements/deals.• 2+years of proven track record of managing and growing strategic customer accounts.Preferred Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree AND 13+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education, Technology) and/or driving digital transformationo OR Master's Degree AND 11+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education, Technology) and/or driving digital transformationo OR equivalent experience.• Proficient analytical and negotiation skills, with a deep understanding of market dynamics.• Dependable verbal and written communication abilities.• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Strategic Account Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,000 - $217,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $168,600 - $237,500 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payMicrosoft will accept applications for the role until March 14, 2025.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Account Management• Manages the development and application of a mature/dynamic multi-year customer account plan based on proven methodologies to manage a sustainable, long-term business portfolio. Leads strategies for the assigned account that yield high-volume sales and open new opportunities for both Microsoft and the partners, aligned to goals, budgets, and forecasts.• Orchestrates the execution of strategies for the assigned account to ensure engagements yield high-volume sales, drive plans to increase revenue potential, and open new opportunities for both Microsoft and the partners, aligned to goals, budgets, and forecasts. Leads and coordinates a diverse team (e.g., industry experts) on plan execution (e.g., prioritization, delegation) and drives accountability to execute and deliver on account plans and grow the account, leveraging industry expertise.• Proactively expands the strategic network of key internal and external partners and decision makers, including vertical industry partners, to ensure execution of core tasks and account transactions, and to provide comprehensive account management experience.Strategic Thinking• Engages in strategic discussions by articulating ideas to evolve and facilitate evolution of customer business model, using Microsoft capabilities to solve customer's complex business problems. Drives strategic initiatives to promote a more holistic digital approach between Microsoft and the customer.Customer Engagement• Proactively develops a strong, comprehensive understanding of customer's business needs, priorities, strategies, and industry insights. Anticipates customer's needs to deliver new insights on their business strategy, and educate customers on ways to address them jointly. Shows long-term differentiated value for the customer, leveraging industry expertise and guides internal colleagues on ways to develop deeper customer knowledge. Delivers solutions into overall long-term business strategy.Sales Excellence• Creates and qualifies new opportunities by identifying strategic within accounts and guiding the customer on how to best identify new opportunities, leveraging deep customer and industry relationships and consultative selling skills. Drives new business opportunities across the team by creating a partner ecosystem and empowers team members to find new opportunities by acting as a role model and by setting a clear vision and energy for the team to drive towards.Competitive Knowledge• Leverages internal network of industry experts to strengthen knowledge of the industry, competitors and customer business priorities and leverages in-depth knowledge of Microsoft's offerings to share knowledge internally, influence customers' business capabilities, drive more competitive solutions, and enhance growth of the account team.• Embody our Culture and Values