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Digital Solution Area Sales Specialist - UK

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Microsoft

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, Business Admin, or related field, plus extensive experience in technology sales or account management.
  • You will engage customers, drive opportunities, coach team members, collaborate with partners, share insights, lead discussions, and initiate engagements at events to enhance strategy and execution.

Requirements

  • Required/minimum qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND extensive technology-related sales or account management experience OR extensive technology-related sales or account management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers aligned to their industry and collaborate with account and partner teams.
  • Drive and qualify new opportunities, build pipeline, and accelerate deal closure.
  • Map external stakeholders and implement strategies for prioritised opportunities.
  • Coach junior team members on deal planning and execution.
  • Apply Microsoft’s role orchestration model to deliver maximum impact for customers.
  • Collaborate with Global Partner Solutions (GPS) to identify partners, develop joint proposals, and shape partner strategies.
  • Share competitor insights and work with internal SMEs to inform pursuit decisions.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in one or more solution areas, lead conversations, and mentor others.
  • Initiate customer/partner engagement at events and contribute to best practice sharing.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Digital Solution Area Sales Specialist role?

The main focus is to build digital transformation security strategies with customers, collaborating with various internal groups to enhance their security posture.

Is prior experience in sales or account management required for this position?

Yes, the position requires extensive technology-related sales or account management experience, along with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

What kind of work environment does this role offer?

The role offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to work up to 50% from home.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor others in this role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to coach junior team members and mentor others as a subject matter expert.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, this role provides opportunities to accelerate your career growth, enhance solution sales and collaboration skills, and deepen your end-to-end security expertise.

What is Microsoft’s mission that the role aligns with?

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

How does the role contribute to customer engagement?

The role involves engaging with customers aligned to their industry and collaborating with account and partner teams to drive and qualify new opportunities.

Is there an equal opportunity employer policy in place?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.

What kind of collaboration is expected with Global Partner Solutions (GPS)?

You will collaborate with GPS to identify partners, develop joint proposals, and shape partner strategies.

Are there benefits for this position, and do they vary by country?

Yes, benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work.

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