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Microsoft Alliance Lead - Australia

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Avanade

Microsoft Alliance Lead - Australia

Grp Mgr, Alliance & Partner Management

The Group Manager, Alliance & Partner Sales is responsible for enabling and executing the alliance strategy and go-to-market initiatives with Microsoft and supporting the growth of Avanade through activating the Microsoft alliance and ecosystem partners.

Come join us

Welcome to the realm of Sales! As an accomplished leader, you will support a regional alliance governance model and develop relationships between Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade. You will participate in business reviews, develop strategic alliances, and work on market development initiatives. Join us to drive growth and make a lasting impact. Together we do what matters.

What you will do:

• Enable and execute alliance strategy and go-to-market initiatives with Microsoft.

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• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade.

• Participate in regular business reviews and operational alignment meetings.

• Establish and operationalize regional and local alliance agreements.

• Develop and execute local business plans for joint go-to-market initiatives.

• Provide market and account intelligence to client account teams.

• Facilitate opportunity development and execute agreed sales campaigns.

Skills and experiences

• Good understanding of Accenture's and Microsoft's respective businesses and organizations.

• Good interpersonal relationship skills and an ability to interact, be credible, facilitate discussions and drive outcomes and commitments.

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.

• Proven experience successfully articulating business and technical concepts.

• Ability to provide guidance and business strategy acumen around technology innovation.

• Analytical/problem solving skills, enabling comprehension and development of complex business and technical issues.

• Understanding of technology trends, industry participants and leaders, and their impact on organizations and enterprises.

About you

Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role:

• Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder

• Resilient, adaptable, flexible

• Intellectually curious and passionate about tech

• Convincing storyteller and engaging content creator

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade:

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)

• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally

• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth

• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits [1]

[2] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

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A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [3]

[4] Inclusion & Diversity page

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Create a future for our people that focuses on:
• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by:
• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by:
• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

Learn more

To learn more about Avanade check out these links:

[5]

[6] LinkedIn

[7]

[8] Inside Avanade Blog

[9]

[10] Avanade Careers

References

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1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
3. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
4. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
5. https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade
6. https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade
7. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
8. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
9. https://www.avanade.com/en/career
10. https://www.avanade.com/en/career

Job ID: Avanade2-6687
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Latinx founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training