Microsoft Partner Account Manager 

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 

161298970

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field AND 8+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience with planning, budgeting, and other project management activities.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 14+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field AND 12+ years partner management, sales, business development, platform ecosystem/network, or partner channel development in the technology industry
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 7+ years experience with planning, budgeting, and other project management activities.
• Proven analytical experience with sales, trend analysis, plan-o-grams, forecasting market and market share, assortment development to help drive accurate sell through forecasts.
• Proven track record of developing Joint Business Plans and Strategies for new business development and product launches.
• Creative thought leadership to continue evolving the business to meet the needs of our partners and end customers.
• Requires an individual with broad skill-set encompassing excellent sales & relationship management capabilities.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 3, 2024.

As a channel executive for Surface, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing end-to-end business strategies, marketing plans, and promotional activities for Best Buy.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure that Surface products have the best assortment, placement, pricing, and merchandising at Best Buy stores and online.
• Manage the forecasting, reporting, and analysis of Surface sales and performance at Best Buy.
• Be a key contributor to the overall revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction goals for Microsoft products at Best Buy.