Digital Solution Area Specialists - Cloud & AI Platforms

Microsoft; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Cloud & AI Sales Lead in Kuala Lumpur to guide clients through their cloud transformation journeys. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in technology sales, strong management skills, and a deep understanding of Microsoft Cloud & AI platforms. This role combines customer engagement, sales strategy, and teamwork to drive success in the Cloud marketplace.

Qualifications

• 4+ years technology-related sales or account management experience.
• Experience engaging mid-market or corporate customers.
• Understanding of Microsoft Cloud & AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements through cloud transformation.
• Manage sales pipelines using strategic tools.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for solution deployment.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Technical Sales

Cloud Technology

Stakeholder Management

Data Modernization

AI Solutions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities (Text Only)

Lead Customer Engagements: Act as the Cloud & AI sales lead, guiding customers through cloud transformation across infrastructure, data, and AI platforms. Address business and technical needs with demos, whiteboarding, and solution storytelling. Own and Convert Pipeline: Manage forecast and pipeline from early-stage to close. Use tools like Industry Account Plans (IAP), Landing Experience Plans (LXP), and checklists to execute territory planning and strategies and drive revenue. Orchestrate Across Teams: Partner with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, Cloud Solution Architects, and partners to co-sell, validate solutions, and ensure successful deployment through the Cloud & AI Marketplace. Accelerate Decisions: Engage decision-makers with clear business cases using Cloud & AI Pricing Calculator, ROI, and TCO tools. Scope proofs of concept and lead customers from commitment to consumption. Inspire and Influence: Bring technical fluency and inclusive leadership to virtual teams. Solve challenges with expertise in virtualization, cloud-native tech, data modernization, and AI.

Qualifications (Text Only)

Required Qualifications (RQs) - Experience in technology related Sales/Solution Sales in a reputable software company - A track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets - Experience engaging with mid-market or corporate customers, including managing multiple stakeholders and navigating moderately complex sales cycles. - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND 4+ years technology-related sales or account management experience OR 5+ years technology-related sales or account management experience. - Working knowledge of Cloud Platform: Understanding of Microsoft Cloud & AI infrastructure, data, and AI application platforms, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to business and IT stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications (PQs) - Experience selling business solutions to global customers with a focus on Cloud Native, AI, or Data platform and analytics - Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technology-related sales or account management experience OR bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related field AND 6+ years technology-related sales or account management experience OR 7+ years technology-related sales or account management experience. - 4+ years solution or services sales experience. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.