Commercial Solution Area Activation Lead, Security

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$130,900–$251,900 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Mar 7, 2027

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This role $191k
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This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $147,537–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Commercial Solution Area Activation Lead, Security

The Commercial Solution Area (CSA) Activation Lead, Security serves as a critical bridge between strategy and execution within the Customer and Partner Success team. This role focuses on driving Microsoft Customer Engagement Methodology stage 4/5 activation to accelerate pipeline, adoption, and business outcomes specifically for the Security solution area. The individual will define customer success strategies, translate corporate go-to-market designs into practical local plans, and manage field readiness for various internal teams. Key responsibilities include tracking performance metrics like conversion rates and pipeline velocity while identifying technical capability gaps. Success requires strong technical and business acumen to connect technology to outcomes. Candidates must possess expertise in data-driven decision making, stakeholder management, and cross-group collaboration. The role addresses the challenge of scaling partner-centric, digital-first execution for security products within a complex cloud ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Drive MCEM stage 4/5 activation for Security products to accelerate pipeline and adoption.
  • Translate corporate Go-To-Market strategies into practical local execution plans for the field.
  • Lead the activation of customer conversations and marketing campaigns specifically for the Security portfolio.
  • Ensure field teams are equipped with the necessary tools and training to execute security conversations.
  • Aggregate and analyze business performance metrics including pipeline velocity, conversion rates, and adoption quality.
  • Collect technical feedback from the field to identify capability gaps and improve product offerings.
  • Remove execution blockers and streamline processes to ensure reliable delivery by field resources.
  • Establish feedback loops to improve Go-To-Market programs and field enablement initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, IT, account management, business development, marketing, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in Near Term Strategy, Management Consulting, Sales, or Finance.
  • 5+ years of experience in Customer Success, Go-To-Market, or Sales Strategy, including enterprise cloud and SaaS solutions (preferred).
  • Strong technical and business acumen to connect technology to business outcomes (preferred).
  • Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and driving measurable business outcomes (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of Microsoft cloud solution portfolio, FY27 GTM framework, and Commercial Solution Area Security (preferred).
  • Expertise in data-driven decision making and large-scale transformation or change management initiatives (preferred).

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