Senior security specialist
Overview
We are currently looking for Senior Security Sales Specialists to join our teams across various business groups, for varying customer sizes, in our enterprise, regulated, and partner services organizations.
Security is a top concern for organizations embracing digital transformation and navigating the challenges of hybrid work and interconnectivity.
Microsoft continues to invest over $1B per year in cybersecurity and research, to provide its customers with an end-to-end security platform.
To continue our growth momentum, we are hiring Security Sales Specialists to work with internal account teams and Partners to identify and drive end-to-end security engagements within key accounts.
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.
By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple opportunities within Microsoft across the United States including locations beyond where the role is posted.
This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home. Travel percentages will vary according to role.
Qualifications
Required / Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of Security-related sales or account management experienceOR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND 6+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
9+ years of Security-related sales or account management experience working in an industry (e.g., Healthcare, Government, Education, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail)OR Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years of technology-related sales or account management experienceOR Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.
e., MBA), Information Technology, or related field AND 5+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience.
- 6+ years of solution or services sales experience.
- Domain experience in Microsoft Security and / or Compliance products OR competitive experience.
Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,300 - $180,300 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 $140,900 - $199,000 per year.
Solution Area Specialists IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $122,400 - $216,500 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 $166,100 - $235,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information
Responsibilities
Sales Execution
- Proactively prospecting to identify end-to-end security opportunities.
- Brings impactful security insights into customer engagements and closes end-to-end security and compliance deals with customers.
Acts as a security thought leader across solution areas to advise customers across business functions on security. Leads security partner integration into account / territory planning and customer engagements.
Provides security thought leadership and competitive insights.
Orchestrates with team members to drive a focus on security and to discover new opportunities and generate new leads. Leads conversations with strategic / high-potential customers (e.
g., high budget, highly competitive) along with account teams or partners. Facilitates the account team unit (ATU) and / or Specialist Team Unit (STU) to build security pipeline in collaboration with Security partners.
Develops advanced security and compliance strategies for driving and closing strategic and / or prioritized opportunities.
Coaches others on the implementation of close plans
Scaling and Collaboration
- Leads planning and execution on opportunities with internal teams and partners to drive upsell and cross-sell. Identifies, leverages, and coordinates partners and resources across solution areas.
- Leads sales orchestration with internal stakeholders and partners. Applies a holistic approach to build network across territories.
Positions opportunities to promote collaboration and participation.
Technical Acumen
Leads security and compliance customer conversations. Mentors others and develops strategies for best practice sharing across subsidiaries.
Contributes ideas that can be instituted across Microsoft.
Leverages and shares competitor knowledge across solution areas as a subject matter expert to inform decisions on customer pursuit or withdrawal.
Sales Excellence
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders on business planning, Rhythm of Business (ROB) meetings to review and plan for strategic accounts.
- Proactively prospects for business and is accountable for building a strong book of business.
- Demonstrated ability to run a predictable business characterized by strong pipeline management and forecast predictability.
- Collaborates with extended sales team, partners, and marketing to lead business analysis (e.g., whitespace analysis, identify industry trends) to pursue high-potential customers and develop a target list of potential business.
- Completes required training and obtains relevant product and role certifications. Proactively seeks training, including information that adds to the understanding of customers' business, and shares it with team members.
Other
Embody our and
Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect
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