Azure Data & AI Sales and Technical Manager - Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC)

at  Microsoft

In the Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) and Digital Sales businesses, we have set out with the purpose of empowering 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 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 Data & AI solutions, we invite you to learn more about the SMC Sales organization and the value we deliver to our customers, partners, and one another, every day.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of Azure Data & AI Sales and Technical Manager for Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) clientele. This position entails leading and managing a team of Azure Technology Specialists and Azure Specialists to deliver and sell top-tier Data and AI solutions to our managed customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a challenger mentality, and a deep understanding of sales practices in the technology domain.
This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, honing your solution sales and collaboration skills, and deepening your cloud expertise.
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.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant certifications from Microsoft or competitive platforms AND 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field AND 6+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience leading a regional sales team across Canada, US, or Latin America

ADDITIONAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or related experience.
• 6+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
• 3+ years people management experience (including leading virtual teams).
• Experience selling in the US/Canada customer base
  Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations