Softchoice Corp

Microsoft Solutions Executive GES: Central - North Central (Chicago)

Softchoice Corp$165K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years in enterprise technology sales or solution strategy, focused on Microsoft cloud, security, data, and workplace solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or technology; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
  • Proven track record in leading multi-million-dollar enterprise pursuits and complex commercial structures.
  • In-depth understanding of Microsoft’s co-sell motions, funding programs, and solution priorities.
  • Experience in guiding cross-functional teams to unify pursuit strategies and executable plans.
  • Adept communicator, capable of simplifying complex concepts for C-suite stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial acumen in pricing strategies, margin modeling, and negotiations.
  • Disciplined in pipeline management and Salesforce accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Microsoft-aligned pursuits across AI, Cloud & AI Platforms, and Security.
  • Translate Microsoft demand signals into actionable strategies and modernization narratives.
  • Drive disciplined sales execution, including pipeline creation and forecasting accuracy.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional pursuit teams to align with Microsoft field requirements.
  • Embed Microsoft priorities in customer account plans and long-term roadmaps.
  • Engage with Microsoft Account Teams to convert field priorities into opportunities.
  • Influence Microsoft-led service opportunities across Global Financials accounts.
  • Govern pursuit strategy development and maintain pursuit hygiene and accountability.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Care, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance
  • 20+ days of PTO and Sick Leave, Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Discount Program
Full Job Description
The impact you'll have:

The Microsoft Solution Executive accelerates Microsoft-aligned services growth across GES Global Financials by leading executive pursuits, driving modernization strategy, and activating Microsoft co-sell motions inside WWT's enterprise accounts. Operating as a strategic overlay to WWT Account Directors, this role brings Softchoice's Microsoft depth into WWT's engineering-led model, translating the multi-year Microsoft strategy into targeted pipeline, defined programs, and measurable services activation.

What you'll do:

1. Execute the Microsoft Enterprise Sales Function
  • Lead high-impact Microsoft-aligned pursuits across AI Business Solutions, Cloud & AI Platforms, and Security.
  • Translate Microsoft demand signals and account guidance into actionable pursuit strategies and customer-ready modernization narratives.
  • Drive disciplined sales execution: pipeline creation, qualification, forecasting precision, and Salesforce accuracy.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional pursuit teams, ensuring alignment with Delivery, Architecture, PMO, and Microsoft field requirements.

2. Operationalize the Unified WWT-Softchoice Microsoft Strategy
  • Embed SFTC/WWT Microsoft priorities inside customer account plans, QBRs, executive briefings, and long-term modernization roadmaps.
  • Integrate Softchoice's Microsoft architecture, delivery, and licensing expertise into WWT's pursuit and service activation motions.
  • Shape pursuit win themes, value realization frameworks, and modernization business cases that reflect unified WWT-Softchoice capabilities.

3. Engage and Activate the Microsoft Field Organization
  • Build trusted, recurring engagement with Microsoft Account Teams, PDMs, and specialist leaders across Security, Azure, Data & AI, and M365.
  • Lead joint account planning and co-sell motions that convert Microsoft field priorities into qualified opportunities and multi-year programs.
  • Bring forward Microsoft funding levers, investment signals, and programmatic guidance to strengthen pursuit positioning and accelerate activation.

4. Accelerate Service Activation Across GES
  • Influence and activate Microsoft-led service opportunities in West, Central, East, and Global Financials accounts.
  • Drive activation velocity by shaping clear discovery 1 design 1 delivery paths aligned to WWT execution standards.
  • Support pursuit excellence by coordinating modernization workshops, executive strategy conversations, and integrated pursuit engagements with Account Directors.

5. Support EA & COCP Strategic Moments
  • Facilitate C-suite-level EA/COCP discussions as strategic inflection points for AI, cloud, security, and data transformation.
  • Translate renewal insights into actionable pipeline and defined program opportunities across Workplace, Cloud, Security, and Data.
  • Position WWT/Softchoice as the integrated modernization partner by unifying licensing guidance, architecture, engineering, and delivery strategy.

6. Govern Pursuit Excellence at the Execution Layer
  • Lead pursuit strategy development including opportunity framing, competitive positioning, risk considerations, and high-clarity solution narratives.
  • Partner with Delivery and Architecture to ensure pursuits reflect engineering-led execution rigor, realistic delivery models, and high-confidence commercial structures.
  • Maintain accountability for pursuit hygiene, close plans, win-loss insights, and deal-level coaching.

7. Drive Business Health & Forecasting Discipline
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and executive-ready visibility to Sales, GES leadership, and Microsoft stakeholders.
  • Provide insights on activation velocity, risk identification, and opportunity progression across assigned territories.
  • Contribute to unified WWT/SFTC reporting motions, enabling shared revenue visibility and predictable activation outcomes.

What you bring to the table

  • 10-15 years of experience in enterprise technology sales or solution strategy, with a strong track record driving Microsoft-focused cloud, security, data, and workplace opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or technology; MBA or equivalent leadership training is an advantage.
  • Proven ability to lead and win multi-million-dollar enterprise pursuits, including shaping strategy, building business cases, and managing complex commercial structures.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft's field organization, co-sell motions, funding programs, and solution priorities - and the ability to turn these into real pipeline.
  • Experience guiding cross-functional teams across sales, architecture, delivery, and PMO to build unified pursuit strategies and executable programs.
  • Confident executive communicator who can simplify complex concepts and lead high-impact conversations with C-suite stakeholders.
  • Solid commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin modeling, and supporting negotiation for large enterprise deals.
  • High level of discipline in pipeline management, forecasting, Salesforce accuracy, and driving consistent activation across enterprise accounts.


Compensation:

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $165,000 annually, plus a 45% target incentives.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, education, and related certification. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

Softchoice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to all full-time employees, which includes:
  • Health and Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Benefits: 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year), Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave
  • Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program


Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

About Softchoice Corp

Softchoice Corp is a leading provider of information technology solutions and services to businesses and organizations in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including software licensing, hardware procurement, cloud services, and managed services. Softchoice Corp was founded in 1989 and has been providing high-quality IT solutions to customers for over 30 years. The company is committed to helping customers achieve their business goals by providing innovative and cost-effective IT solutions.
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