An exciting opportunity has opened to join Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Team as an Account Executive. This position builds and nurtures relationships at C level with major non-profits in the Netherlands & Western Europe, using Microsoft strategies to align and secure their mission goals. As the trusted advisor, the AE understands customer needs, strategies, and industry trends and leads digital transformation to drive impactful outcomes and create value.

Responsibilities

• As part of your responsibilities, you oversee complex accounts and lead planning and prioritization efforts to ensure appropriate responses to account needs. You engage with key internal partners to promote long-term, mutually-beneficial digital transformation strategies and leverage key executive relationships to build trust with the customer organization. You also leverage best-in-class sales and communication techniques to lead extended virtual teams and key stakeholders with deep industry expertise.
• To drive digital transformation, you translate features into business impact and outcomes that accelerate the customer's digital presence. You develop compelling, value-proposition presentations and specialized business plans for customers that drive business outcomes, and implement plans for maximizing upselling/cross-selling opportunities in certain accounts. Additionally, you proactively coordinate with a network of industry experts to build strong knowledge of the industry and the competitive landscape.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, or related field AND experience working in an industry (e.g., Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).

• OR Master's Degree in Business Administration Degree AND experience working in an industry (e.g., Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).

• OR extensive experience in working in an industry (e.g., Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).

• Fluent in Dutch & English language

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology,

• OR related field AND extensive experience working in an industry (e.g., Government, Education), 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 an industry (e.g., Government, Education), driving digital transformation,

• OR other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology). 5+ years account management experience OR equivalent.

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