Account Executive- Government

Develops and oversees the execution of account plans for multiple accounts and works to ensure engagements yield high volume sales for both Microsoft and the customer that are on track with goals, budgets, and forecasts. Develops and oversees the execution of account plans for multiple accounts and works to ensure engagements yield high volume sales for both Microsoft and the customer that are on track with goals, budgets, and forecasts. Understands customer drivers of digital transformation and leverages understanding to engage internal teams to accelerate the customer's digital transformation and strategy. Cultivates relationships and uses Microsoft sales strategies throughout multiple levels of the customer's organization to establish strong alignment on long-term goals and secure buy in and execution. Leverages knowledge of and experience with Microsoft's product landscape, solutions, and strategy to address customers' needs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develops and oversees the execution of account plans for multiple accounts and works to ensure engagements yield high volume sales for both Microsoft and the customer that are on track with goals, budgets, and forecasts. Leads multiple, diverse and high-performing teams and coordinates with internal industry experts on account planning and execution for various accounts. Coordinates with industry experts to identify new business opportunities and drive account growth. Leads extended team and embraces partners to scale business by understanding partner goals and creating an interested in mutual business growth. Ensures sales consumption and adoption goals on target. Leverages strong sales acumen to set action items and approach to drive big bets and drive new business opportunities based on customer strategy and priorities.
- Thinks strategically about account planning for assigned accounts, setting standards and priorities, outlining where to and how to invest resources of the account management team and other stakeholders, engaging internal and external decision makers on long-term business planning, and anticipating needs of assigned accounts to turn enterprise accounts into strategic accounts. Influences to scale strategic plans and involves senior leadership team.
- Oversees a complex/multiple account(s) and leads planning and prioritization efforts to anticipate and ensure appropriate responses to account needs. Develops strategies to manage pipeline and meet sales goals by reviewing forecasts, assessing and mitigating risks, and ensuring strategy alignment with business priorities. Leads virtual teams to properly re-adjust priorities, all while maintaining a high level of commitment and accountability. Prioritizes line of business projects to achieve business outcomes. Reduces complexity for the customer and for internal teams by prioritizing the most strategic partners to deliver outcomes.
- Expands network of key internal (e.g., Microsoft Consulting Services [MCSs]) and external partners and other business decision makers in customers' accounts to grow sales and partner impact and to provide a seamless account management experience to the customers, ensuring proper execution of core tasks and account transactions. Engages with key internal partners to promote long-term, mutually-beneficial digital transformation strategies. Expands network of influence on the board to expand reach and influence decision making. Drives joint solutions with partners.

**Qualifications**:**
Required/Minimum Qualifications**

7+ years experience working in Government industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, or related field AND 5+ years of experience working in Government industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
OR Master's Degree in Business Administration Degree AND 4+ years experience working in Government industry, driving digital transformation, or relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, or related field AND 8+ years of experience working in Government industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
OR Master's Degree in Business Administration Degree AND 6+ years experience working in Government industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).
5+ years account management experience
OR equivalent.

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