Senior Solution Area Specialist - AI Business Process at Microsoft

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Transformation, C-Suite Engagement, Consultative Partnerships, Sales Process Leadership, Account Planning, Business Value Proposition, Solution Demos, Platform Adoption, Deal Strategy, Pipeline Coverage, Coaching, Thought Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Technical Expertise, Business Expertise

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Our purpose is to empower organizations to transform the way they work by harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence. We guide customers through the evolving digital landscape, enabling them to unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity, and deliver exceptional employee and customer experiences. By integrating advanced AI capabilities across devices, cloud platforms, and everyday business applications, we help organizations realize seamless, innovative, and secure solutions that drive sustained growth and success in the AI era. As a Senior Solution Area Specialist - AI Business Process, you will help organizations transform their business processes and technology to adapt and thrive in today’s data-driven AI Age. You will form strong relationships with C-Suite executives and Business Decision Makers among our top customers and help them solve their business challenges through long-term, consultative partnerships. You will help them achieve their business goals by bringing industry-relevant business value insights and innovative, industry-leading solutions to enable their end-to-end business transformations. You will organize and lead the entire sales process, from account planning to closing the sale. You will also be responsible for delivering the One Microsoft narrative, competitive differentiation, customer centric pitch, business value proposition and outcomes, and compelling proposals with commercial options. You will be part of a dedicated sales community supported by your adjoining account teammates and support teams. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career by deepening your technical and business expertise, developing executive presence through high-stakes engagements, and scaling your impact by coaching peers and contributing to repeatable sales motions. Responsibilities Lead customer engagements to identify and validate high-impact AI Business Process scenarios, delivering solution demos that demonstrate measurable business value. Drive platform adoption by helping customers overcome technical blockers and articulating Microsoft’s differentiated value in competitive situations. Coach sales teams on deal strategy for complex, cross-functional opportunities, orchestrating resources and driving escalations as needed. Build & maintain the required range of qualified pipeline coverage for rolling 4 quarters through digital-first seller tools Actively and regularly engage in sales community calls/channels to build and share repeatable assets, best practices, and insights. Continuously elevate the field’s capability in solution selling and value conversations through thought leadership, coaching, and structured knowledge transfer Other Embody our Culture & Values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, Information Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 12+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR a Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), Information Technology, Information Security, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $107,600 - $187,500 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 $145,600 - $205,600 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 Solution Area Specialists IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,000 - $222,700 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 $170,300 - $239,800 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 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.

Responsibilities

The specialist will lead customer engagements to identify high-impact AI Business Process scenarios, demonstrating measurable business value through solution demonstrations. They are also responsible for driving platform adoption by resolving technical blockers and articulating Microsoft's differentiated value in competitive scenarios.