Account Executive (Government)

at  Microsoft

At Microsoft Saudi, we are seeking an Account Executive who proactively cultivates relationships with customers and uses Microsoft sales strategies to establish alignment and secure buy in and execution. Proactively develops a comprehensive understanding of customer’s needs and strategies, priorities, and industry direction. Leads digital transformation to drive business outcomes and create business value for customers.
Leverages best-in-class sales and communication techniques to lead extended virtual teams and key stakeholders with deep industry expertise. Translates features into business impact and outcomes that accelerate the customer’s digital presence. Develops compelling, value-proposition presentations and specialized business plans for customers that drive business outcomes. Develops and implements plans for maximizing upselling/cross-selling opportunities in certain accounts. Proactively coordinates with network of industry experts to build strong knowledge of the industry and the competitive landscape.

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

If aligned by industry, exhibits deep knowledge of the industry, current trends, and market dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Leverages their depth of industry knowledge to position Solution Area technology in industry context. Demonstrated ability to position how Microsoft products and solutions will help customers realize innovation through business transformation.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology) OR Master’s Degree in Business Administration AND 4+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology) OR 7+ years experience in working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).

ADDITIONAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years account management experience OR equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology) OR Master’s Degree in Business Administration AND 6+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).
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