Account Technology Strategist

2 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Microsoft Full time

Microsoft’s Enterprise Account Team focuses on empowering customers on their AI Transformation journey. This team is responsible for envisioning new possibilities for our customers, delivering solutions that result in targeted business outcomes and driving revenue growth for Microsoft.

As an Enterprise Account Technology Strategist
- Energy and Manufacturing, you will have the opportunity to design and drive leading edge technology initiatives in partnership with your customers, both supporting your customers’ desired business outcomes and achieving Microsoft’s business objectives.

Paired with an Enterprise Account Executive, leveraging your large, multi-functional v-team across the breadth of the Microsoft product portfolio and the vast catalog of Microsoft Partner offerings, you will build and grow your network of technology executives within your customers and bring industry-relevant solutions to help the customers adopt and embrace AI technologies. With a proven history of innovating technical solutions to achieve customers’ business objectives and achieving account growth targets, this role will give you the opportunity to combine your technology and industry knowledge to deliver on AI solutions to accelerate your customers’ AI vision and to ultimately become their trusted technology advisor.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Customer AI and Security Strategy Leadership** - Document and articulate the customer’s business objectives, technology landscape and AI and Security strategy.
- **Technology Relevant Trusted Seller** - Drive Microsoft Business growth including partner co-sell motions and governance around consumption and intent to use
- ** Technology Leadership across Solution Areas** - Lead AI, (including data and migration) and Security, conversations across the rooms of the house showcasing how they align to the customers business priorities.
- ** Applies expertise** (deep expertise across few accounts or broad expertise across many accounts) and **thought leadership** to identify and inform the development of the right Industry Sales Kits and industry partners within the customer's vertical industry.
- **Articulates and understands specific industry**-related market trends, as well as customer threats, opportunities, and barriers to growth as they relate to the customer's broader industry.

**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 6+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, business consulting, practice building, or related technical/sales experience
- or equivalent experience

**Preffered Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, business consulting, practice building, or related technical/sales experience
- OR equivalent experience
- 6+ years experience in relevant customer industry
- 6+ years experience in digital transformation, or using technology to drive customer business outcomes

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of various technologies, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise software.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align technology solutions with business goals.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess client needs and propose effective solutions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome challenges.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills to drive technology initiatives and influence stakeholders.

**Certifications (optional but preferred)**:

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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