Job Description: This role's all about forging strong relationships with all levels of our distribution partner organisation to drive multinational accounts, local and other 3rd party windows device assortment and sell-through while increasing attach of Microsoft software and services. To do this well, you'll support local teams and Partner Sales Executives on account planning and sales & marketing execution, and gather deep business insights about the distributor’s strategy and business imperatives for devices, software and services eg total addressable market, product and services portfolio, profitability of selling Windows devices and Microsoft products and services and gaining insights about the distributor’s relationship with multinational accounts - device makers (HP, Lenovo, Dell), local and other 3rd party device partners. The Global Partner Solutions (GPS) team this role sits in is positioned right at the intersection of customers, hardware partners and channel partners. We work closely with our external ecosystem and internal business groups to deliver amazing customer experiences powered by Microsoft Windows, Office, Azure, and Windows Server. Opportunities in GPS are expansive because we span the entire product lifecycle - from incubation, prototyping and portfolio planning to the design-in, sell-in and sell-through motions that touch consumer and business customers. We’re also driving innovative IoT solutions and helping companies with their digital transformations. All of this wraps up under our special charter of working with partners to build and sell Intelligent Edge devices and solutions that empower everyone to achieve more. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of growing a multi-billion-dollar business and charting new areas of innovation. If that appeals to you, it’s an exciting time to be here in GPS. Job Responsibilities: Get deep business insights about UKI Distributor’s strategy and business imperatives for devices, software and services: total addressable market, product and services portfolio, profitability of selling Windows devices and Microsoft products and services. Gain insights about Distributor’s relationship with Multi-National Accounts - Device Makers (HP, Lenovo, Dell) Local and other 3rd party device partners. Interact with and forge strong relationships with all levels of the Distributor organization to drive MNA, Local and other 3rd party Windows device assortment and sell-through while increasing attach of Microsoft software and services. Support Local DPS teams and Partner Sales Executives on account planning and sales & marketing execution. Generate compelling opportunities for Distributors with focus on value Microsoft products and Windows Devices can bring to Microsoft partners: Device-as-a-Service, Teams meeting rooms and other new categories Establish a rhythm of business to stay engaged and informed about your partner's strategy, business priorities, investments and execution. Act as an advocate for Distributor interests, goals and objectives in their engagements with Microsoft. Develop business growth plans that align partner's business objectives and initiatives with Microsoft/DPSS growth plan & priorities and market opportunities. Develop joint GTM plans with each strategic Distributor in UKI to align strategies laid out in the account plan e.g. campaign tactics, sales incentives, expected ROI. Understand the competitive landscape and lead the discussion on competitive challenges. Address and respond to competitive opportunities by working with Distributors to develop strategies and execution plans to promote assortment of Windows 10 devices to compete against other platforms. Job Requirements: A self-starter, with an entrepreneurial mindset, ready to challenge the status-quo, who has a deep passion for technology, who loves the enterprise market, is comfortable in the technical aspects, is results driven, is inspired by collaboration with high performing teams, commercially savvy and seeks a real career challenge. Proven business acumen through experience and/or University degree Extensive experience in establishing and managing business partnerships between Distributors, industry vendors and Resellers. Excellent grasp of business fundamentals, channel development, business planning and excellence in execution. Strong IT industry knowledge (devices, Cloud solutions and competitive environment) and understanding of IT distribution and reseller channel business model including economics and profitability of Devices + Services Ability to manage complex structure/business, planning and communication Executive maturity to develop strong relationship across all levels at Partner and Microsoft Strong cross group collaboration skills, impact and influence Job Details: Company: Microsoft Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Birmingham, England, UK Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com
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