Cloud & AI /sr Specialist (azure Sales for Public Sector)

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · Solution Area Specialists

This is a sales role focused on Azure for the public sector in Tokyo. The specialist will develop and execute sales strategies, build relationships with C-level executives and IT leaders, and drive new business development. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and partners, managing sales pipelines using AI-powered tools, and aligning AI transformation visions with customer business priorities. While AI tools are used to enhance sales processes and customer engagement, the core function is sales, not building AI models or systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leads the sales strategy tailored to each customer's security priorities, showcasing Microsoft's dedication to secure, AI-powered transformation and addressing their specific needs within the customer success plan, fostering long-term partnerships through AI-driven insights.
  2. Assesses and qualifies sales opportunities following sales frameworks and guidelines, ensuring alignment with AI-enhanced sales methodologies and best practices.
  3. Strategically analyzes business and emerging opportunities to enhance the customer portfolio and drive customer innovation.
  4. Leads sales pipeline reviews with internal senior stakeholders to drive forecasting accuracy and meeting sales targets, ensuring the use of AI-powered analytics and forecasting tools to enhance precision.
  5. Proactively engages with account teams to align the customer's artificial intelligence (AI) transformation vision with their business priorities and success objectives.

Skills

Required

  • Sales strategy development
  • Account management
  • Pipeline management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Business development
  • Partner management
  • Understanding of public sector needs
  • Cloud computing knowledge
  • AI sales methodologies
  • English business communication

Nice to have

  • Experience with AI-powered sales tools
  • Knowledge of Azure services

What the JD emphasized

  • Public sector experience
  • 10+ years of sales experience in the public sector market
  • 10+ years of cloud business sales experience
  • Experience as a project leader for SI business