Digital Account Executive at Microsoft

Fargo, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

80.96

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Customer Engagement, Strategic Planning, Sales Strategy, Collaboration, Negotiation, Customer Success, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Business Development, Renewal Management, Upselling, Cross-Selling, Licensing, Relationship Building, Forecasting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Works to identify contacts in new accounts and builds customer engagement. Develops and implements plan to build and maintain product and solution expertise. Account Management Strategically determines priority and depth for each account in the portfolio. Coordinates cross-functional resources to develop and execute against prioritization. Leverages relevant data (e.g., individual customer plan, analysis, available resources/programs) to craft and implement strategic plans that meet or exceed quota for the upcoming quarter/half. Ensures a strategic and cohesive plan across consumption, upsell, and renewal. Utilizes investment programs to maximize impact across customers. Leverages existing sales plays and prioritized partners to drive new business and pipeline creation. Coordinates and participates in the development of success plans for unified support and consumption plans for MACC customers, in partnership with customer success (e.g., CSAM) teams. Develops co-sell strategy with partner(s) as part of portfolio planning. Develops and leverages advanced industry knowledge. Holds self and others accountable for agreed upon time frames. Drives collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve revenue targets and key deadlines. Coordinates strategic alignment of teams and resources with customer needs to enhance experience. Delivers organizational insights and aligns virtual teams with key opportunities. Leverages a broad network within and across partner ecosystem and resources to optimize account performance. Proactively identifies and qualifies business opportunities, guiding them through the sales lifecycle to expand customer engagement. Advocates MSFT solutions to the customer by demonstrating value and encouraging upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Engages with customer leaders and stakeholders to discuss budget considerations and align strategic priorities for investment. Attends to and proactively addresses renewals and anniversaries for both enterprise agreement (EA) and cloud solution provider (CSP), optimizing customer engagement. Customizes renewal options that align with partners and customer business outcomes and licensing vehicle. Identifies opportunities to consolidate and proactively engages in cross- and upsells that closely align with customer priorities and predicted outcomes. Adheres to process for forecasting and timing renewals to accelerate growth, consumption, and on-time renewals. Designs and directs actions for T-minus plans with a focus on strategic impact. Understands available licensing SKUs and programs. Defines negotiation strategies and stakeholder maps. Collaborates with partners to ensure right outcome(s) for the customer. Works with customers and partners to drive assessments and deep dives into customer environments. Understands and leverages investments in best possible way during renewal process. Conducts in-depth assessments into customer environments to understand needs and coordinates and implements resources and internal partners (e.g., commercial executives) to drive growth and consumption targets. Builds and deepens relationships with customers and implements a tiered approach to cadence of customer engagements across multiple lines of business. Develops deep understanding of customer business and drives business discussions (e.g., ROI). Demonstrates a strong understanding of the strategic customers' business strategy and the direction of appropriate industry(ies). Completes required training and certifications. Develops and implements personal development plan. Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Marketing (or equivalent) or related field AND 3+ years sales and negotiation experience or related work experience OR 5+ years sales and negotiation experience OR equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Marketing (or equivalent) or related field AND 8+ years sales and negotiation experience or related work experience OR 10+ years technology sales and negotiation experience OR equivalent experience. Digital Account Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $40.96 - $80.96 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $60.96 - $86.11 per hour. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Responsibilities

The Digital Account Executive identifies contacts in new accounts and builds customer engagement while developing strategic plans to meet or exceed sales quotas. They coordinate resources and leverage data to enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth.