Overview Microsoft Advertising (MSA) empowers the largest advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. We are seeking an experienced Sales leader to drive Microsoft Advertising revenue growth, develop exceptional client relationships, and deliver client obsession through direct management of a group of Account Executives and Account Managers. The individual in this role will bring deep media sales experience, strategic thinking, client obsession, a passion for innovation and best-practice sharing, while showing they can deliver exceptional results over time. The Sales leader should have a proven track record of building, managing, and growing high-performing sales teams. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% away from the office. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. #MicrosoftAdvertising Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or technology related field AND 10+ years of experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing and/or driving business growth or customer digital transformation, sales management, or leadership OR Master's Degree in Business Administration Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 8+ years of experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing and/or driving business growth or customer digital transformation, sales management, or leadership OR equivalent experience. 3+ years people management experience. Languages: Spanish native/bilingual, English full professional competence. Proven knowledge and experience in the Spanish market with a strong network in the digital ecosystem. Responsibilities People Management Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring. Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles. Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn. Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual's capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others. Sales Leader Drives business growth by leading sales planning and strategies to achieve consumption and sales targets. Sets direction, creates vision, inspires others & demonstrates presence. Sales Excellence Holds team accountable for forecasting expected sales revenue within the portfolio/customer segment(s) within their markets. Defines expectations and goals to guide the development strategies to manage pipeline and meet sales goals by reviewing forecasts, assessing and mitigating risks, and ensuring strategy alignment with business priorities. Shares best practices across teams for assessing and adjusting priorities, and reducing complexity for customers in concert with sales teams, all while maintaining a high level of commitment and accountability. Industry Knowledge Expert understanding of digital media platforms and technologies including competitor potential impact. Understands industry trends, and how they shape market making opportunities. Expert knowledge of Microsoft and MSA Strategies, Core Priorities, Critical Indicators of Success, Role Excellence Profiles. Expert in Microsoft's Model, Coach, Care method for Coaching and Development. Customer Satisfaction Directs long-term customer satisfaction growth and maintenance strategies. Drives business portfolio management to contribute to overall business growth. Manages relationships with customer stakeholders and the collection of feedback (both formal and informal) within the portfolio to identify and understand the drivers of satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction. Strategic Leader Directs the development and implementation of strategies for maximizing selling and customer add opportunities. Ensures plans highlight solutions to solving additional business and technology issues. Provides guidance on storytelling strategies to lead account conversations, evaluating account performance, developing short- and long-term strategies, and acting upon optimization opportunities. People and Cultural Transformational Leader Positions oneself as a thought leader and trusted advisor to executive-level business decision makers across their business areas. Leverages and socializes best-in-class sales and communication techniques to direct efforts to lead teams and key internal and/or external stakeholders with deep industry expertise (e.g., industry solutions executives), and to enable their team(s) to build stronger relationships with decision makers across business areas. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect #J-18808-Ljbffr
