Account Executive at Microsoft - Tanzania

The Corporate Account Executive (AE) role adds value to Microsoft by delivering a well-managed, profitable and growing business produced through relationship excellence and sales excellence practices where the customer views the AE as trusted advisor.

This role will cover both the private and public sector accounts in Tanzania.

The success of the business is measured in the following ways:
An expanding footprint in accounts through year-over-year percentage increase in customer addressable revenue (AR).
Account growth through increased signed Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewal rates and net-new opportunity revenue while meeting annual revenue targets.
Year-over-year growing integration of partners and services in key wins.
Year-over-year increase in customer satisfaction as measured by Relationship Management scores.
Reciprocal Conditions of Satisfaction (COS) in place for each account that meet quality standards defined by Sales management and included as part of a comprehensive up-to-date account plan.
Business value discussed in every discussion and every proposal with the customer.
The customer is current on the installation and use of current products available through the EA. and realizes the value of new capabilities aligned to the Microsoft roadmap 

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferable)
Minimum 5years related experience
Trainings in: Sales and partner management, complex sales training (e.g., Miller Hyman, Spin, Michael Bosworth, Holden, TAS - Target Account Selling, etc.), sales methodologies (equivalent to MSSP), broad evangelism through events (presentation skills), effective marketing tactics, negotiation, financial analysis, Line of Business applications, business process consulting or automation, CRM (Siebel or other), industry-specific certifications if applicable).
Competencies: Drive for results; adaptability; collaboration; influence for impact; judgment; customer focus
Has strong time management and prioritization skills; is organized and methodical in his/her approach.
Has passionate attitude for sales, technology and customers as an enabler for a company’s growth.
Is experienced in building relationships with CXOs and business decision-makers.
Has the “discipline” of working with people; is structured in his/her approach to leading teams through complex technology solution sales.
Is experienced and adept at getting people working towards a common goal; consistently demonstrates strong people management skills.
Is tough skinned; shows no fear in the face of challenges; is someone who doesn’t take things personally.
Knows how to deliver on promises.
Is creative, innovative; is often seen as visionary in his/her approach.

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