Partner Technology Strategist at Microsoft Nigeria

At Microsoft, we're about helping customers realize their potential. From gamers to governments, moms to mega-corporations, we serve just about every kind of customer, all over the globe.

Many people think Microsoft = software. We do do software-but we also do hardware, services, research, and more. We work on PC operating systems and applications-like Windows and Windows Live. Products for IT professionals and developers-like Windows Server and Visual Studio. Online services such as Bing and MSN. Business solutions like Office and Exchange. And devices like Xbox, keyboards, webcams, and mice. We're passionate about what we do.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partner Technology Strategist

Job #: 916756
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To be successful in the market, Microsoft needs to develop presales and delivery capacity through enabling our partners. The PTS presents significant opportunities for Microsoft to win in the market through a deep and richly varied Partner ecosystem.
• The PTS role is responsible for the technology enablement of all products with which we can build 'active' practices and growth and utilization of the Virtual Technical Solution Professional community.

Top Responsibilities

• Enable partner technology capacity and capability that results in skilling of the individuals in the targeted partners as demonstrated by 3 successful sales wins per targeted workload at the partner
• Drive the Virtual Technical Solution Professional (V-TSP) Initiative in SMS&P through their targeted partner portfolio to allow scale co-selling in Corporate Accounts
• For those targeted on SMB: be inclusive of Distributor and VAR on product enablement in alignment with Cloud Enablement goals

Duties
The Partner Technology Strategist will:

• Assess Capability: Determine the technology sales capacity and maturity of Partners by using a consistent assessment process
• Plan Capacity: Apply an established set of criteria to provide a foundation for the Microsoft Partner's development plan, and establish 'gives and gets' with the partner to enable execution
• Collaboration & Team Work: Help support the Partner business planning process, partner portfolio development, sales pipeline reviews, periodic business reviews. Key roles would be Partner Sales Manager, Partner Practice Recruiter, and Partner Sales Lead.
• Self-Development: PTS's required to be Subject Matter Experts on stated workload and own V-TSP community

Requirements

• A proven track record of developing, implementing, & representing cross-group initiatives is critical.
• A BS/BA is required along with 10 years' experience in a related field.
• Management Experience is a plus.
• Must be able to accommodate 30%+ travel requirements and the ideal location would be in WECA.

Key Competencies required:

• Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer/Partner Focus, Drive for Results, and Influencing for Impact and Judgment. As this is an evolving role and mission, the most successful PTS will be creative in uncertain situations, have a thirsty curiosity, be a flexible team player, and possess a strong competitive and entrepreneurial spirit.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online