At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our custo...
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Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in the last 6 months in Information Technology, Sales, Marketing, Computer Science, Business Operations, Business Administration or related field.
Strong desire and business acumen for consultative solution selling.
Exceptional negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills.
You must be legally authorised to work in South Africa to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Responsibilities
As Account Technology Strategist Intern, you are the main connection point between Microsoft and our customers. You provide strategic business leadership partnering with leaders in your customers' organizations to align their business transformation agenda with digital solutions that can help them better engage customers, optimize operations, transform products, and shift their business models. Account Management roles are an incredible opportunity to learn, experience and ultimately drive all aspects of the client relationship, sales pursuit, and customer success lifecycles.
Responsibilities:
Builds connections with executives and business and technical decision makers in the assigned accounts to establish trust and credibility in future interactions.
Develops an understanding of the customer's industry and top priorities and current transformational strategies for assigned accounts.
Develops value-proposition presentations (e.g., with the use of business cases) and specialized business plans for customers that drive business outcomes to generate business and upsells.
Engages with internal and external stakeholders on business planning for assigned accounts and sets strategic priorities.