Sales Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Buffalo, NYBoston, MAFarmington, CT
Salary
$133,000–$222,700 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 23, 2027

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Similar $184k
This role $178k
$122k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $153,738–$215,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 598 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 586 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sales Manager

The Sales Manager leads a team to drive growth, consumption, and Digital & Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation solutions while building an extensive executive network of partners. This role involves developing go-to-market strategies, managing pipelines, and ensuring long-term customer value realization through orchestrated efforts across various business units. The individual will manage and coach teams to navigate complex trade, regulatory, and policy environments while promoting security, governance, and responsible AI usage. Key responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, creating customer references for strategic industries, and fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability. The role requires expertise in managing multi-tiered large organizations and navigating the complexities of Global Systems Integrator (GSI) and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partnerships. Success is measured by driving net-new revenue, ensuring data security compliance, and delivering innovative solutions to address specific business and technology challenges.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies to maximize revenue, consumption, and growth across various solution areas.
  • Build and maintain a broad executive network of partners to drive long-term business planning and strategic partnerships.
  • Coach and lead teams to identify market opportunities and deliver high-value Digital and Artificial Intelligence transformation solutions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on local trade, regulatory, and policy environments to remove barriers for sales teams.
  • Create and manage customer references in strategic industries to establish competitive advantages and demonstrate value.
  • Oversee account planning and ensure team accountability for both short-term targets and long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure all sales executions adhere to security, governance, and data protection standards during the delivery of solutions.
  • Manage and develop a diverse workforce by providing mentorship, coaching, and identifying high-performing individuals for promotion.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree plus 5 years of experience or Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, or related fields.
  • Equivalent experience to the specified degree and years of experience requirements is acceptable.
  • At least 2 years of direct, indirect, or project team people management experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience leading teams and/or managers specifically within a Sales organization.
  • 4+ years of direct, indirect, or project team people management experience (required for specific leadership levels).
  • Experience in managing high-performance sales and technical-sales teams in multi-tiered large organizations.
  • Expertise in developing go-to-market strategies to drive revenue, consumption, and AI transformation.
  • Ability to navigate complex trade, regulatory, and policy environments while ensuring security and data compliance.

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