The Commercial Executive is a trusted advisor who leads the design and execution of the customer’s commercial strategy and negotiation, selling the right commercial solution at the right time and ensuring every deal is compliant and profitable for Microsoft.
Responsibilities
The Commercial Executive will be responsible for the following:
Deal MakingLead internal and external sales and management teams through support sales commercial construct optimizing for the right level of investment and customization. Optimize deal customization leveraging price and non-price concessions. Identify business opportunities which vary based on deal lifecycle and artificial intelligence (AI). Take relevant steps to make sure deal execution is successful. Address necessary customer non-standard terms and conditions requirements in alignment with Microsoft policy.
Negotiation Define, negotiate complex commercial Support Services terms and lead the strategy for the negotiation approach by engaging with stakeholders.
CollaborationDevelop trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, partners, Account Team in order to help our customers deliver their business goals and achieve Microsoft Support Services revenue targets. Collaborate with your peers in other areas to achieve business continuity, balance workload if required and share learnings.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in sales and negotiation
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Law, Marketing (or equivalent) or related field AND 3+ years sales and negotiation experience or related work or internship experience
- OR equivalent experience.
This role is open to senior profiles
Commercial Sales IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across France is € 58,200.00 - € 84,900.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/france-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Significant experience in sales and negotiation
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Law, Marketing, or a related field, plus 3 or more years of sales and negotiation or related experience
- Equivalent professional experience may substitute for the stated education and experience
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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