Account Director for Startups and ISVs - Microsoft - Oslo, Norway
Microsoft•Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Join Microsoft as Account Director for Startups and ISVs in Oslo. Lead One Microsoft team efforts to drive growth with digital native startups on Azure cloud. Orchestrate sales, co-sell partnerships, and strategic deals. Empower founders with cloud solutions, foster innovation, and achieve business outcomes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Ideal for customer-obsessed strategic thinkers passionate about tech ecosystems.
Required Skills
Sales and business developmentCustomer relationship managementStrategic planning and executionNegotiation and deal closingKnowledge of Microsoft Cloud and Azure platformStartup ecosystem engagementCross-functional collaborationBusiness value articulation
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or Technology related field AND experience in Sales, Consulting, and/or driving business growth or customer digital transformation, sales management, or leadership
- OR Master's Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing and/or driving business growth or customer digital transformation, sales management, or leadership
- OR equivalent experience
- Understanding of startup business, needs, and strategy
- Knowledge of industry trends and startup ecosystems
- Experience in business value selling and strategic thinking
- Ability to negotiate deals and manage stakeholders
Benefits
- Microsoft culture priorities: Diverse and Inclusive, Wellbeing, Sustainability, Giving and Learning
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team like a 'startup' within Microsoft
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Partners, Finance, and Legal
- Access to corporate resources, programs, and incentives
- Equal opportunity employment without regard to protected characteristics
- Support for reasonable accommodations during application process
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