Director - Security Sales Specialists - Asia

In SMC and Digital Sales, we have set out with the purpose to empower our customers through the unique value of the Microsoft cloud by building a globally led, digital-first scale organization aligned with partners. Dedicated to one of the fastest growing customer segments, the Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) and Digital Sales organization is on pace to be Microsoft’s next $100 billion-dollar business - this is where you come in. As part of local subsidiaries or Digital Sales centers around the world, you will support a dedicated set of customers in identifying and achieving their business objectives through best-in-class digital engagement and partner co-selling. You will also have an opportunity to work cross-collaboratively while living our shared SMC and Digital Sales Culture priorities: Diversity and Inclusivity, Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Learning This opportunity will allow you to lead at the forefront of technology by growing the Security business across Asia with unique responsibilities for accelerated business growth
This role is flexible, requires travel across the region and allows flexible work from home

Responsibilities

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

• The Security Solution Sales- Asia role is a senior role with responsibility for accelerating the growth of the Security solution area across the Asia region which includes the following Areas: Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, Greater China, India, Japan & Korea.
• Work with the Security sales teams and partners to accelerate the growth of Security revenue and to take market share from our competitors.
• Collaborate with GPS to build a strong and capable Security partner ecosystem that can win against the competition.
• Drive joint territory planning and co-sell with key partners and work with GPS to build a consistent ROB cadence.
• Collaborate effectively with Security SE&O to enable our sellers and drive brand awareness for Microsoft Security with our customers and partners.
• Drive Solution Area performance excellence by working with Security Sales Excellence to implement T-13M sales execution rigor across the teams to drive healthy pipeline, Security revenue and partner performance and IAP metrics.
• Coach managers and sellers so they build strong Security specialization.
• Joint responsibility for Area Correction of Error plans.
• Provide sales and technical expertise and thought leadership to connect solutions with business impact

Qualifications

In SMC and Digital Sales, we have set out with the purpose to empower our customers through the unique value of the Microsoft cloud by building a globally led, digital-first scale organization aligned with partners. Dedicated to one of the fastest growing customer segments, the Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) and Digital Sales organization is on pace to be Microsoft’s next $100 billion-dollar business - this is where you come in. As part of local subsidiaries or Digital Sales centers around the world, you will support a dedicated set of customers in identifying and achieving their business objectives through best-in-class digital engagement and partner co-selling. You will also have an opportunity to work cross-collaboratively while living our shared SMC and Digital Sales Culture priorities: Diversity and Inclusivity, Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Learning This opportunity will allow you to lead at the forefront of technology by growing the Security business across Asia with unique responsibilities for accelerated business growth
This role is flexible, requires travel across the region and allows flexible work from home 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

• The Security Solution Sales- Asia role is a senior role with responsibility for accelerating the growth of the Security solution area across the Asia region which includes the following Areas: Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, Greater China, India, Japan & Korea.
• Work with the Security sales teams and partners to accelerate the growth of Security revenue and to take market share from our competitors.
• Collaborate with GPS to build a strong and capable Security partner ecosystem that can win against the competition.
• Drive joint territory planning and co-sell with key partners and work with GPS to build a consistent ROB cadence.
• Collaborate effectively with Security SE&O to enable our sellers and drive brand awareness for Microsoft Security with our customers and partners.
• Drive Solution Area performance excellence by working with Security Sales Excellence to implement T-13M sales execution rigor across the teams to drive healthy pipeline, Security revenue and partner performance and IAP metrics.
• Coach managers and sellers so they build strong Security specialization.
• Joint responsibility for Area Correction of Error plans.
• Provide sales and technical expertise and thought leadership to connect solutions with business impact.

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering AND 12+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Strategic Account Management, consulting, Technology Sales, corporate strategy, sales, business development, product management, project management, or related field) OR equivalent experience Experience in Security Solutions is required

• 12+ years of technology-related sales or experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, or related field AND 10+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Business Administration (e.g., MBA), Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience
  • 6+ years of solution or services sales experience.
  • 3+ year(s) of people management experience.
• Strategic thinking & execution
  • Excellent Communicator.
  • High Performer.
  • Growth Mindset.
• Purposeful Planner & Executor
  • Disciplined Operator.
  • Drive new sales through innovative methods, partnership events, social selling, and networking
  • Adept at gaining new market share.
  • Influencer: Strong presenter to business decision makers.
• Technical Expertise: Security, hybrid infrastructures, productivity, and industry standards proficiency preferred
  • Certifications: SC-900, and AZ-900 certified (or ready within 3 months).
  • High Achiever: Surpass sales targets in assigned territory.
  • Leadership: Skilled in sales, partner management, executive communication, and influence.
  • Sales Mastery: Experienced in complex sales training and methodologies

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