Account Executive - Energy at Microsoft Nigeria

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. At Microsoft our mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Executive - Energy

Job ID: 1838588
Location: Suleja, Niger

Responsibilities

• Customer Advocate – Develops and oversees the execution of account plan(s) to ensure Microsoft revenue targets and customer outcomes are met.
• Engages with internal and external stakeholders on business planning, to promote mutually beneficial customer digital transformation strategies.
• Orchestrate full customer team across all areas of Microsoft to ensure we are focused on delivering customer outcomes across the customer lifecycle to build deep trust with Microsoft.
• Industry Relevant Trusted Seller – Proactively develops a strong understanding of the customer’s business, industry priorities to drive new business opportunities/ drive growth/net new business within the energy sector
• Advocates on behalf of the customer internally, ensuring requests and needs of assigned accounts are being addressed.
• Deliver Sales Excellence – Leads and orchestrates extended virtual teams across our solution areas to consistently achieve growth in revenue & market share.
• Industry Knowledge – Builds and maintains a strong knowledge of customers’ industry, associated business strategy, and key industry partners and solutions. Gains deeper insights and knowledge through direct engagement in their customers’ business and operations.

Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in working in an industry (e.g., Manufacturing, Energy) driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in business, Technology, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Manufacturing, Energy), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
• OR master’s degree in business administration AND 4+ years’ experience working in an industry (e.g., Manufacturing, Energy), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
• OR Master's Degree in Business Administration AND 6+ years experience working in an industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Education), driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology)
• 5+ years account management experience OR equivalent.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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