Job Title: Partner Technology Advisor
Job ID: 771624-64936
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Company: Microsoft Nigeria
advisors, help Microsoft Partners in developing new or improving existing solution practices?
• The Partner Technology Advisor (PTA) is a senior technology role intended to develop and guide Microsoft's managed Partners' solution practices. The purpose of the PTS role is to develop a self-sustaining partner technical sales capacity. It is a critical component in the partner account management ecosystem and works closely with the PAM and PSP teams to assist partners in the sales cycle. Your specific responsibilities will include:
• Partner technical sales capacity development:
• Support the Partner Account Manager (PAM) in Partner business planning, Partner portfolio development, sales pipeline reviews, periodic business reviews, as well as other areas where the PTA's knowledge of the Partner could be of assistance in impacting the Partner business and relationship.
• Assess Microsoft Partner technology sales capacity by using a consistent process, applying an established set of criteria to provide a foundation for the Microsoft Partner's development plan, and establish "gives and gets" with the Partner.
• Present solutions and product technical knowledge in one-to-one, one-to-few, and one-to-many engagements.
Requirements:
• 5 – 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's Degree (B.S./B.A.)
• Technology certifications: Technology certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Sales: Solution Selling
• Experience in selling to Business Decision Makers highly desired.
• Ability to manage complex technology sales and enablement efforts.
• Keen understanding of consultative solution selling skills.
• Strong business intelligence.
• Understanding of the services model.
• Successful and proven performance in leveraged sales or business development.
• Teamwork and communication skills are critical.
• Technical knowledge of Microsoft's products & channel model.
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