As a Solution Area Specialist for the Cloud and AI Platform solutions area, you will be working with Japan Global Accounts in the APAC region focused on Financial/Banking/Manufacturing and Automotive institutions.
The Solution Area Specialist is a trusted advisor who leads the design and execution of the customer’s commercial strategy and negotiation, selling the right commercial solution at the right time and ensuring every deal is compliant and profitable for Microsoft. You will be responsible for revenue generation and growth, deal making and as the lead negotiator, for the negotiation strategy as you develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders and peers. As a sales and negotiation professional, you are unafraid of conflict. With a positive attitude and a passion for working with customers and partners, you are comfortable speaking at all organizational levels, from the senior leaders to the procurement / purchasing teams. You will make choices for the customer based on their commercial strategic needs. As a strategic player you will be able to analyze data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. In-depth and strategic understanding of Microsoft Support, licensing programs and contracting is essential, however not required.
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REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience.

• 6+ years of experience selling cloud-based solutions.
• 6+ years of experience selling to large enterprise global accounts.
• Experience in negotiations and in deal making.
• Experience with App innovation, Data & AI and/or Infrastructure technical skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 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 equivalent experience.

• 6+ years solution or services sales experience.
• Experience with the Financial/Banking, Manufacuring, Automotive Industry customers.

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