Services Account Executive
@ Microsoft

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

Your Application Journey

Personalized Resume
Apply
Email Hiring Manager
Interview

Email Hiring Manager

XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX***** @microsoft.com
Recommended after applying

Job Details

Overview

The Services Account Executive at Microsoft contributes to the thinking of the Account Team and the Consulting account team, determining planning prioritization for multiple assigned accounts and proactively seeking customer feedback.

Responsibilities

Accelerate Cloud Growth: Build up-to-date customer knowledge, identify and qualify strategic industry cloud opportunities, drive Microsoft Cloud differentiation, and educate decision makers with Microsoft Consulting go-to-market scenarios.

Account Team Orchestration: Orchestrate the consulting-sales relationship with the core account team, coordinate among various teams, and ensure a positive One Microsoft customer experience.

Deal Excellence: Develop quality close plans using BANT information, manage customer procurement processes, and drive deal velocity while ensuring margin targets and smooth transitions between sales and delivery accountabilities.

Relationship Management: Proactively gather feedback, resolve issues, and build strong relationships by planning stakeholder connections.

Strategy and Planning: Determine priority of multiple assigned accounts, engage in long term planning, and leverage business insights and methodologies to drive digital transformations.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years industry sales experience (or 6+ years in certain sectors) and 2+ years consulting solution sales experience.

Preferred: Advanced degrees and extensive consulting solution sales experience, particularly in industries like healthcare and life sciences, along with Microsoft technology experience.

Additional Details

Consulting Account Management IC4 position with a typical base pay range across the U.S. and specific higher ranges for San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area. Microsoft will accept applications until September 9th, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

  • Cloud
  • Sales
  • Consulting
  • Account Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Deal Execution
  • Relationship Building
  • Digital Transformation
  • Microsoft Cloud

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Microsoft's culture: Study their mission, values, and success stories.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight cloud and sales experience.
  • Leverage industry keywords: Emphasize consulting and digital transformation skills.
  • Prepare for role specifics: Review case studies on complex deals.
  • Engage in networking: Connect with current Microsoft employees on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Microsoft Cloud documentation.
Practice BANT-based close planning.
Study consulting-sales case studies.
Familiarize with Microsoft Sales Experience tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling multiple stakeholder priorities.
Explain your approach to customer feedback.
Discuss a challenging negotiation experience.
Illustrate teamwork in cross-functional settings.

Frequently Asked Questions