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Solution Area Specialists AI Workforce

Microsoft

Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

€60,300 - €106,000 per year

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Consultative selling
Artificial intelligence
Account management
Pipeline development
Business case development
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Copilot
Cloud computing
Virtualization
Strategic planning
Cross-functional leadership
Customer engagement
Sales forecasting
Data analysis
Communication

Job Description

Overview

Are you inspired to empower organizations to transform the way they work by harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence? We are seeking individuals to help guide customers through the evolving digital landscape, enabling them to unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity, and deliver exceptional employee and customer experiences.

Join us in integrating advanced AI capabilities across devices, cloud platforms, and everyday business applications, to help organizations realize seamless, innovative, and secure solutions that drive sustained growth and success in the AI era.  

As a Solution Area Specialist - Workforce AI, you will lead the charge in driving AI transformation across ISV customers in EMEA by positioning Microsoft’s AI Business Solutions—including Copilot, Copilot Studio, Viva, and Cloud PC/Virtualization offerings—as strategic enablers of productivity and innovation.

You will engage business decision makers through consultative selling, develop compelling business cases, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to accelerate adoption and value realization. This role empowers you to shape customer intent, build pipeline, and deliver measurable impact while deepening your expertise in AI sales motions and contributing to a high-performance, learning-driven culture.



Responsibilities
  • Drive AI transformation deals by conducting consultative selling conversations with business decision makers (BDMs), showcasing the value of Copilot, Copilot Studio, Viva, and Agents at Work. 
  • Act as a trusted advisor by aligning AI solutions to customer priorities, building compelling ROI-based business cases, and qualifying deals effectively. 
  • Accelerate paid Copilot growth through immersive engagements, extensibility strategies, and security-focused narratives.  - Partner with others cross-organizationally and support the development of end-to-end sales motions for Copilot Studio and Cloud PC/Virtualization (Windows 365 and AVD), including Intune Suite attach opportunities. 
  • Grow frontline worker (FLW) sockets and Copilot adoption, driving upsell and customer prioritization in collaboration with Digital Sales and Engineering teams. 
  • Support Teams Phone and ME5 opportunities through partner-led motions and orchestrate deal closure with Commercial Executives. 
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to help build new pipeline and secure customer intent to buy by leveraging digital signals, partner workshops, and marketing events. 
  • Maintain accurate account plans and MSX updates, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and consumption milestones. 
  • Coordinate cross-solution opportunities across Security, Business Applications, Surface, and Azure, partnering with ATU, CSU, FastTrack, and other stakeholders


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND experience in technology-related sales or account management - OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience forecasting, developing demand and building pipeline, and leading/orchestrating complex, matrixed teams. - Experience with Copilot, Generative and Agentic AI - Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and Copilot architecture 
  • Experience building AI Agents - Strong communication and customer engagement skills  Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), Information Technology, Information Security, or related field AND extensive experience in technology-related sales or account management - OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND extensive experience in technology-related sales or account management - OR equivalent experience.


Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Netherlands is € 81,600.00 - € 106,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/netherlands-corporate-pay.html


Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Denmark is kr 650,400.00 - kr 951,800.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/denmark-corporate-pay.html


Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Italy is € 60,300.00 - € 92,500.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/italy-corporate-pay.html


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




Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Core Responsibilities

The role involves driving AI transformation deals by positioning Microsoft AI solutions like Copilot and Viva to business decision makers. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams to accelerate adoption, build pipeline, and deliver measurable value to customers.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in technology-related sales or account management. Proficiency in AI/ML concepts, Copilot architecture, and experience leading complex, matrixed teams is required.

About Microsoft

Industry: Software Development

Company size: 10,001+ employees

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