Sales Excellence Manager - Global Channel Sales

Sales Execution & Business Rhythm    

• Drive business rhythms, including monthly and quarterly business reviews and executive performance forums 
• Translate sales strategy into actionable execution plans that improve business predictability and outcomes  
• Champion adoption of standardized sales execution frameworks and best practices 

Pipeline, Forecast & Performance Management 

• Partner with Sales and Finance leaders to drive pipeline sufficiency, shape, velocity, and reliability
• Provide actionable insights and performance analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
• Enable data driven decision making through standardized dashboards, and reporting
• Improve forecast accuracy and business predictability through disciplined inspection and accountability

Cross Functional Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted partner to Sales Leaders, Sales Excellence Leaders, Finance, and upstream Execution and Enablement teams
• Lead adoption of new operating models and AI transformation initiatives across the sales organization
• Orchestrate cross-functional alignment to remove execution blockers and accelerate results 
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance, or related field AND 5+ years experience in sales, sales operations/management, account management, program management, business development, marketing, consulting, or a related field
  • OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience using data to drive business outcomes or inform business decisions
• 3+ years experience managing relationships with stakeholders, clients, and/or customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in sales, sales operations/management, account management, program management, business development, marketing, consulting, or a related field OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience managing projects, including planning, managing timelines, tracking progress, and/or change management
• Experience with sales forecasting, pipeline management, business performance analysis, and developing actionable insights for business or executive audiences
• Experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Sales Excellence, Operations, and/or other cross-functional organizations to drive business outcomes in a matrixed environment

Sales Excellence IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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