<b>Overview</b><br><p><span data-contrast="auto">As a visionary Commercial Area leader covering Retail, Consumer Goods, Communications, and Media industries, you will collaborate across the Retail, Consumer Goods, Communications, and Media sectors to unlock new levels of business performance and address critical market challenges. Your role involves spearheading strategic initiatives designed to drive exponential revenue growth and fostering alignment among leadership teams across diverse markets within your area. You will champion the adoption of AI-driven transformation while implementing change strategies that resonate with C-suite executives and elevate customer satisfaction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">By proactively identifying emerging market opportunities, you will represent Microsoft as an industry pioneer and thought leader. Your expertise will shape scalable go-to-market strategies, promote the adoption of innovative cloud solutions, and leverage partnerships to deliver innovative solutions that fuel market expansion. Cultivating a culture of inclusion, mentorship, and accountability will be central to your leadership, as you inspire and reward high-performing, diverse teams. Finally, you will foster collaboration across executive networks and strategic partnerships, paving the way for sustainable long-term growth that impacts the entire ecosystem.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><p><span data-contrast="auto">What You Do:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"335557856":15452581,"335559685":0}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Customer Advocate and Market thought Leader</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Build and model trustworthy relationships in the market and industry to provide differentiated expertise across the executive suite of the customer and prioritized partners. Driving YoY satisfaction improvement in Customer & Partner Experience through Account Team Quality, Customer Plans and Account Transition experience</span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Growth and Transformational Sales Leader:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Champion operational excellence through the landing, coaching and adoption of Microsoft’s Customer Engagement Methodology (MCEM) across Industry.</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">People Leader</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Build the capabilities for the customer journey left to right across all Retail & Consumer Goods, Comms, Media & Telco industries. Foster talent pipeline to ensure coverage to blueprint and headcount preservation</span><span data-contrast="auto">. Develop an inclusive culture that attracts top talent coupled with a track record of exceptional sales performance.</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Steward of the Business</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Lead the RoB, provide leadership for segment operations including partnering with Enablement & Operations and Finance to apply judgement to the segment forecast and pipeline hygiene in alignment with weekly Area and Core to region rhythms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compliance: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Commit to upholding Microsoft's trust by adhering to its values, culture, and Trust Code in every decision. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">How You Do:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"335557856":15452581,"335559685":0}"> </span></p><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Actively and visibly sponsors transformation initiatives across areas, including Coaching for Impact (consistent execution of solution plays) and learning programs to upskill the business, industry, AI, and leadership proficiency of sellers across whole area.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creates a consumption culture that drives a rolling 12- month Account Technical Unit (ATU) created Stage 1 Azure Consumed Revenue (ACR) pipeline </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Dedicates time weekly for each market to build a consistent coaching rhythm with managers on how they can enable their teams to succeed across Field Revenue Accountability (FRA) Consumption, Usage Excellence, Orchestration and in attracting, developing, and retaining talent with transparency and empathy.</span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Leads the charge as the ambassador for The Era of AI, positioning it with senior level decision makes as well as engagement with execs in GSI's and Advisories</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">Double down on Software Defined Sovereignty, Azure, AI, and Cybersecurity in execution of the WW Enterprise Commercial Growth Plan </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drives accountability by leading and representing the Area in weekly, monthly, and quarterly Enterprise or ATU rhythms of connection.</span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Builds credibility by spending at least 1 hour weekly developing an understanding of industry imperatives, competitive landscape, customer executive priorities, partner sponsorship and building strategic partnerships focused on TAM capture and Horizons 2 and 3.</span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Continues progress on Enterprise Operating Unit (EOU) orchestration, driving alignment across EC shared resources, Specialist Team Unit (STU) Customer Success Unit (CSU), Global Partner Solutions (GPS), and Sales Enablement & Operations (SE&O) in area or subsidiary to execute as One Microsoft.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Measure of success:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"335557856":15452581,"335559685":0}"> </span></p><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Growth in Industry, ACR, Security, Unified Support, aligned mainstream solution plays in all the area market</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">YoY growth in billed revenue, consumption, and usage excellence in each segment with achievement in FRA attainment, partner share and ACR across teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Execution excellence for overall Enterprise Commercial business across Enterprise</span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and model AI Halo conversation, Cloud Solution Area narratives and execute the Go To Market and Enterprise Commercial Growth Plan</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Active participation in Area governance councils, continued advancement of partner integration into the Enterprise Commercial business as evident in partner share and co-selling targets </span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Foster a successful future for you and your team through the adoption of role-specific activities, behaviors, and habits that result in personal growth for every team member, increased time with customers and partners and collective team success through a culture of empowerment, transparency, and trust.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience in senior sales leadership roles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience in managing high-performance sales and/or technical-sales teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience in coaching solution sales and account development strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience in leadership roles in multi-tiered large organizations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul> <br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accomodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://stage.careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>