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OverviewIn SMC and Digital Sales, we have set out with the purpose to empower our customers through the unique value of the Microsoft cloud by building a globally led, digital-first scale organization aligned with partners.
Dedicated to one of the fastest growing customer segments, the Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) and Digital Sales organization is on pace to be Microsoft's next $100 billion-dollar business - this is where you come in.
As part of local subsidiaries or Digital Sales centers around the world, you will support a dedicated set of customers in identifying and achieving their business objectives through best-in-class digital engagement and partner co-selling.
You will also have an opportunity to work cross-collaboratively while living our shared SMC and Digital Sales Culture priorities: Diversity and Inclusivity, Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Learning.
If you have been described as customer obsessed and have a passion for digital-first solutions, we invite you to learn more about the SMC and Digital Sales organization and the value we deliver to our customers, partners, and one another, every day.
The Commercial Executive (CE) in SMC, is a sales professional and negotiator that will help our customers come to commercial terms across our business and also acting as trusted advisor.
You will negotiate contracting and pricing, serve as a lead point for escalations/negotiations, develop/model options, drive creative/transformative deal strategies, and evaluate your book of business and continually seek out revenue growth opportunities through up-selling and cross selling.
The Commercial Executive is a trusted advisor who leads the design and execution of the customer's commercial strategy and negotiation, selling the right commercial and ensuring every deal is compliant and profitable for Microsoft.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Law, Marketing (or equivalent) or related field AND proven sales and negotiation experience or related work or internship experience Proven track record of success in sales leadership, particularly in the business applications domain Comfortable speaking at all organizational levels, from the CxO to the procurement / purchasing teams.
Able to make the best choices for the customer based on their commercial strategic needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with a sales team and provide mentorship and support.
Results-driven with a focus on achieving targets and delivering high-quality outcomes.
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.
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.ResponsibilitiesDeal Making: Lead internal and external sales and management teams through commercial construct optimizing for the right level of investment and customization.
Optimize deal customization leveraging price and non-price concessions.Identify business opportunities which vary based on deal lifecycle and artificial intelligence (AI).Take relevant steps to make sure deal execution is successful.Negotiation:? Define, negotiate complex commercial terms and lead the strategy for the negotiation approach by engaging with stakeholders.Collaboration: Develop trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, partners, Account Team in order to help our customers deliver their business goals and achieve Microsoft revenue targets.Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.
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