Sales Specialist Manager - Microsoft Solutions

Avanade

3.9

(23)

Paris, France

Why you should apply for a job to Avanade:

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • STEM Scholarship programs with nine Universities worldwide investing in the future of young women.
  • Five Employee Resource Groups including women's, LGBT+, and Veterans to name a few.
  • World-class training including an average of 80 hours a year for employees to develop their skill set.
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    Position summary

    ine for growth and shepherd deals through closure, including working with our legal team on contracts.

    In addition to clients you work with directly, you will also interact with new clients, gain referrals from them, and form strong trust relationships that open doors and close deals.

    You will work closely with our Client Solutions team an Microsoft Solution Team Unit to build and execute appropriate strategic business development plan.

    You will also maintain an extensive knowledge of current market conditions and applicable services and solutions.

    Come join us

    Come join us

    There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?

    Are you the one who isn't afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next.

    Together we do what matters.

    Skills and experiences

    S****kills and experiences

    • Experience evaluating Business Development Executives in services selling across multiple technology Solution areas (Applications & Infrastructure, Modern Workplace, Business Applications and Data & Artificial Intelligence), preferably enterprise scale consulting engagements that could include global delivery.

    • Experience anticipating, identifying, and applying fast, effective solutions to remove roadblocks circumstances on sales teams.

    • Success as a Sales Manager/hunter with sophisticated closure capabilities

    • Ability to act as a trusted advisor in addressing our client's business needs.

    • Driving sales teams in a solutions-selling environment at the C-suite level.

    What you'll do

    What you'll do

    Develop and execute sales strategies to drive growth and achieve sales targets for Microsoft solutions. Identify and engage with potential clients, understanding their business needs and offering tailored Microsoft solutions.

    Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions and ensure seamless implementation and support.

    Provide coaching and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

    Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in Microsoft solutions, particularly in CRM, ERP, cybersecurity, and managed services.

    Prepare and present detailed proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations to clients.

    Monitor market trends and competitor activities, providing insights and recommendations to enhance sales strategies.

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    life is like working at Avanade

    Enjoy your career

    Enjoy
    your career

    As you bring your skills and abilities to
    Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious
    growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we
    become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients
    and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to
    lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company
    purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed
    to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a
    closer look!

    Some of the best things about working at Avanade


    Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global
    Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development
    and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)


    Real-time access to technical and
    skilled resources globally


    Dedicated career advisor to encourage
    your growth


    Engaged and helpful coworkers
    genuinely interested in you

    Find out more about some of our benefits here.

    A great place to work

    A
    great place to work

    As you bring
    your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences,
    limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse
    and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us
    better serve our clients and our communities. You'll join a
    community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you,
    but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for
    business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving
    the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!

    We work hard to provide an
    inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our
    employees. Visit our Inclusion
    & Diversity page.

    Create a future for our
    people that focuses on

    • Expanding your thinking
    •Experimenting courageously
    •Learning
    and pivoting

    Inspire greatness in our
    people by

    • Empowering every voice
    •Encouraging boldness
    •Celebrating
    progress

    Accelerate the impact of
    our people by

    • Amazing the client
    •Prioritizing what matters
    •Acting
    as one

    Why you should apply for a job to Avanade:

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • STEM Scholarship programs with nine Universities worldwide investing in the future of young women.
  • Five Employee Resource Groups including women's, LGBT+, and Veterans to name a few.
  • World-class training including an average of 80 hours a year for employees to develop their skill set.