Partner Solution Sales Specialist

Partner Solution Sales Specialist

At Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C), we are leading a high-growth, AI-powered global sales teamone that is deeply connected to our partners and driven by customer success. By uniting our Small Medium Business, Corporate, Strategy, and Partner teams, we are unlocking the largest customer opportunity, backed by the industry's most significant investments. Leveraging the power of AI and our extensive partner ecosystem, we are redefining how businesses of all sizes adopt technology to drive growth and innovation. SME&C is more than a sales organizationit's a culture of innovation, opportunity, and inclusivity. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, high-performing, and customer-obsessed team where collaboration, connection, and continuous learning fuel everything we do. If you thrive in a fast-paced, digital-first environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, explore how SME&C can be the next step in your career. Together, we are shaping the future of business.

As a Partner Solution Sales Specialist, you will focus on one of Microsoft's core Solution AreasSecurity. You will be focused on driving revenue acceleration and growth within the Corporate segment. You will be responsible for driving opportunities from commit to complete (Stages 23 of the Microsoft Customer Engagement Methodology, (MCEM), operating across a high-performing portfolio of CSP (Cloud Solution Providers) partners. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, hone your selling skills, and become adept at deal structuring. You will develop and execute a Partner Solution Area Sales Plan with assigned partners, driving sales through co-sell strategies including Territory Planning activities to achieve quarterly CSA (Cloud Solution Area) Field Revenue Accountability (FRA) across the Corporate Business. You will lead your partners' commercial performance and drive sustainable sales impact to customers. A key responsibility will be driving Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) revenue through your partner portfolio. Your role will involve acting as a trusted advisor and business leader, leading the business strategy between Microsoft and your partners. You will also enhance your consultative selling skills through MCEM training and actively pursue additional learning opportunities.

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

• Accelerate and close Cloud Solution Area (CSA) pipeline with assigned partners and leverage investments to drive pipeline velocity in the Corporate business
• Be accountable for CSA revenue forecasts across your partner portfolio
• Drive Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) revenue growth through a scalable portfolio of partners and coach partners on the value of Microsoft solution area plays and the corresponding sales levers to drive business outcomes
• Be responsible for Top Deals with pinned partners & updating information in MSX (Microsoft Seller Experience tool)
• Utilize investments and incentives to accelerate deal progression and encourage deployment and consumption
• Achieve 40% of the total dollar value of all your won / completed opportunities through co-sell with pinned partners
• Support partners in advancing key deals, removing commercial blockers, and addressing competitive challenges

Other

Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required / minimum qualifications :

Other Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years experience in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing, or business development OR equivalent experience.

Partner Solution Sales 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.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 27, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.