Microsoft

Sales Strategy Enablement Lead

Microsoft • $86K — $169K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
  • 1+ years in Near Term Strategy, project management, management consulting, finance, or sales planning.
  • Attention to detail in managing complex processes with multiple dependencies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Experience engaging with end users to troubleshoot and translate issues into actionable outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Run end-to-end planning processes while tracking milestones and deliverables.
  • Maintain and document processes, ensuring repeatable execution.
  • Monitor the health of processes and proactively resolve risks.
  • Streamline and automate processes by identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Engage cross-functional stakeholders to drive initiatives.
  • Define roles and governance structures for stakeholders.
  • Coordinate across teams to ensure process integrity.
  • Facilitate alignment through stakeholder mapping and working sessions.
  • Develop comprehensive landing plans, including training and enablement materials.
  • Provide user support, troubleshoot issues, and propose process improvements.

Benefits

  • Eligible for benefits and other compensation packages.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and strategic role.
  • Access to resources for training and professional development.
  • Culture that values simplification and improvement in workflows.
  • Engagement in cross-functional partnerships to solve business challenges.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Sales Strategy Enablement Lead who will drive components of strategic and operational work with growing autonomy, connecting information, stakeholders, and processes to solve business challenges. If you are interested in simplifying and improving how work gets done, while building trusted partnerships to contribute to durable outcomes for the commercial business, then we welcome your application!

Responsibilities
  • Run end-to-end planning processes, managing milestones, dependencies, and deliverables with clear tracking and follow-through
  • Maintain documented processes, runbooks, and operating cadences to enable repeatable execution
  • Monitor process health, identify risks early, and drive issue resolution with appropriate owners
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and automate processes
  • Identify and engage relevant cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Finance, HR, Field, etc.) for each initiative
  • Define and manage stakeholder roles, decision rights, access governance, and onboarding (including role-based access and approvals)
  • Coordinate across teams, systems, and integrations to ensure end-to-end process integrity
  • Facilitate alignment through working sessions, stakeholder mapping, and translation of business needs into actionable inputs
  • Develop and execute landing plans, including communications, enablement materials, training, and adoption strategies
  • Provide user support through intake/triage, troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and synthesizing recurring issues into improvements
  • Embody our Culture and Values


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, information technology (IT) account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field
    • OR equivalent experience


  • 1+ years of Near Term Strategy (1 years out), project management, management consulting, finance, or sales planning experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to operate with attention to detail, executing complex processes with multiple dependencies in a consistent and reliable manner
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
  • Experience working directly with end users, including listening, troubleshooting, and translating issues into actionable outcomes
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Demonstrated curiosity and systems thinking, including identifying patterns, asking questions, and seeking ways to simplify processes
  • Familiarity with Microsoft's MCAPS ecosystem and sales operations processes


Sales Strategy Enablement IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $86,100 - $169,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $113,300 - $187,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

Microsoft Careers

Join Microsoft today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity in its workforce. As a global leader in technology and digital transformation, Microsoft offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights.

Explore Career Opportunities at Microsoft

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to start your career, Microsoft has a position that suits your skills and ambitions. We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and learning, where every team member is supported in expanding their horizons.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Microsoft internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and networking opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment. You'll work on real projects, learn from industry leaders, and gain the skills necessary for a successful career in technology.

Employment Benefits

Choosing a career at Microsoft means more than just a job. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to empower them both professionally and personally. These include comprehensive health benefits, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for career advancement through professional development and diversity training.

Inclusive Culture and Diversity

At Microsoft, we believe that innovation comes from diversity of thought and inclusion. We are committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Our leadership is dedicated to fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to breakthrough innovations and a competitive edge.

Grow with Us

Career growth at Microsoft is about more than climbing the corporate ladder; it's about continuous learning, expanding your skills, and improving your capabilities. With access to various leadership and training programs, you can evolve as a professional and make a significant impact within the company and on the global stage.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to identify true potential. Starting with a review of your resume, followed by interviews that assess your problem-solving abilities and cultural fit, we ensure that all candidates have a fair chance to demonstrate their strengths and potential to contribute to our team.

Networking and Professional Development

Microsoft is a place where you can build a professional network that spans the globe. Our employees benefit from connections with top-tier professionals and industry leaders, which opens doors to innovative projects and collaborative opportunities that are second to none.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a difference in the world of technology, explore the job opportunities at Microsoft. Search for open positions that match your skills and interests, and prepare to embark on a rewarding career path filled with innovation and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest at Microsoft Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Get tailored content that aligns with your career preferences and discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Microsoft.

SEARCH MICROSOFT JOBS

At Microsoft, your future is limitless. Join us in our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Your journey with Microsoft starts here.
Learn more about Microsoft
Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
NASDAQ
MSFT
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Microsoft

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Sales Strategy Enablement Lead jobs:

NationwideRedmond, WA