You will develop and execute a Partner Solution Area Sales Plan with assigned partners, driving sales through co-sell strategies including Territory Planning activities to achieve quarterly CSA (Clous Solution Area) FRA across the Corporate Business. You will lead your partners' commercial performance and drive sustainable sales impact to customers. A key responsibility will be driving Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) revenue through your partner portfolio. Your role will involve acting as a trusted advisor and business leader, leading the business strategy between Microsoft and your partners. You will also enhance your consultative selling skills through MCEM training and actively pursue additional learning opportunities.
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. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
You will accelerate and close Cloud Solution Area (CSA) pipeline with assigned partners and leverage investments to drive pipeline velocity in the Corporate business
You will be accountable for CSA revenue forecasts across your partner portfolio.
You will drive Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) revenue growth through a scalable portfolio of partners and coach partners on the value of Microsoft solution area plays and the corresponding sales levers to drive strong business outcomes
You will be responsible for Top Deals with pinned partners & updating information in MSX (Microsoft Seller Experience tool)
Utilize investments and incentives to accelerate deal progression and encourage deployment and consumption.
You will achieve 40% of the total dollar value of all your won/completed opportunities through co-sell w pinned partners
You will support partners in advancing key deals, removing commercial blockers, and addressing competitive challenges.
You will lead the whole CSA PSS in Japan Corporate PSS team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing, or business development
OR equivalent experience
Language fluency in Japanese and English
Preferred Qualifications (PQs)
Doctorate AND 3+ years experience in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing, or business development OR Master's Degree AND
8+ years experience in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing, or business development OR Bachelor's Degree AND
10+ years experience in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing, or business development OR equivalent experience
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
