Partner Account Manager

at  Microsoft

Are you a visionary, passionate, and collaborative sales professional who can drive the growth of Microsoft Surface products at Best Buy? Do you have a deep understanding of the consumer, the market, and the retailer’s needs and opportunities? Do you have excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills? If yes, then this Partner Account Manager role is the role for you.
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REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field AND 5+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
• OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience with planning, budgeting, and other project management activities.

ADDITIONAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field AND 9+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
• OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience with planning, budgeting, and other project management activities.
  Partner Account Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,300 - $180,300 per year. 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 $140,900 - $199,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
  Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 13, 2024.
  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

As a channel executive for Surface, you will be responsible for developing and executing end-to-end business strategies, marketing plans, and promotional activities for Best Buy. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure that Surface products have the best assortment, placement, pricing, and merchandising at Best Buy stores and online. You will also manage the forecasting, reporting, and analysis of Surface sales and performance at Best Buy. You will be a key contributor to the overall revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction goals for Microsoft products at Best Buy.

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