Sales Specialist Manager

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.
- 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.

About you

**About you**

Characteristics that can spell success for this role
- You are a team leader, deal hunter, deal idea maker, deal originator.
- You identify with being a self-aware, self-starter who develops and wins new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions.
- You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
- You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
- You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
- You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
- You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.

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.

Mai ntain 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.

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