Partner Solution Sales - CAIP

MICROSOFT REGIONAL SALES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft Regional Sales PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Partner Solution Sales professional to accelerate regional growth of Cloud & AI Platforms through ASEAN partners.

You will recruit, develop and scale strategic partners who build, sell and deliver Azure solutions spanning AI, data and infrastructure modernization. You will work with country sales leaders, Digital Specialists, Solution Engineers and Partner Development Managers to drive joint go-to-market plans that translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing or business development.
• Preferred: substantial cloud/AI experience and regional ASEAN exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own the regional partner strategy for Cloud & AI across ASEAN and prioritize partners with high potential.
• Build joint business plans with partners, defining targets for pipeline, customers and Azure/AI adoption.
• Recruit and onboard partners to fill capability gaps in specific countries or plays.
• Coordinate co-selling and pipeline reviews with Microsoft account teams and partners.

Skills

Sales experience

Partner ecosystem

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Microsoft is looking for an experienced Partner Solution Sales professional to drive Cloud & AI Platforms growth through partners across ASEAN. In this role you will recruit, develop and scale strategic partners who build, sell and deliver Azure solutions spanning AI, application innovation, data and infrastructure modernization. You will act as the partner's trusted advisor on the Microsoft cloud and AI opportunity, shaping joint go-to-market plans that translate into customer adoption, consumption and revenue at scale. You will work closely with country sales leaders, Digital Specialists, Solution Engineers, Partner Development Managers and marketing teams in each market, bringing a consistent regional partner motion while adapting it to the realities of each country.

Microsoft is looking for an experienced Partner Solution Sales professional to drive Cloud & AI Platforms growth through partners across ASEAN. In this role you will recruit, develop and scale strategic partners who build, sell and deliver Azure solutions spanning AI, application innovation, data and infrastructure modernization. You will act as the partner's trusted advisor on the Microsoft cloud and AI opportunity, shaping joint go-to-market plans that translate into customer adoption, consumption and revenue at scale.

You will work closely with country sales leaders, Digital Specialists, Solution Engineers, Partner Development Managers and marketing teams in each market, bringing a consistent regional partner motion while adapting it to the realities of each country.

Responsibilities

Partner strategy and growth

• Own the regional partner strategy for Cloud & AI Platforms across ASEAN, identifying and prioritizing the partners with the greatest potential to drive AI and Azure growth.
• Build joint business plans with priority partners, with clear targets for pipeline, new customer acquisition, Azure consumption and AI solution adoption.
• Recruit and onboard new partners where capability gaps exist in specific countries or solution plays.

Co-selling and pipeline

• Drive partner-led and partner-attached pipeline through co-sell, connecting partners with Microsoft account teams in each market.
• Run regular pipeline reviews with partners and internal stakeholders, and remove blockers to close and to consumption.
• Lead or support large, complex and multi-country partner opportunities from qualification through to deployment.

Partner capability and solution readiness

• Help partners build repeatable, scalable offers on Azure AI, data and app platforms, including packaged solutions and marketplace listings.
• Drive partner skilling, certifications and specializations, working with technical teams to strengthen partner delivery capacity.
• Make effective use of Microsoft partner programs, incentives and investments to accelerate partner growth.

Regional orchestration

• Act as the single regional point of accountability for CAIP partner performance, while aligning closely with country-level sales leadership in Singapore, Malaysia and the other ASEAN markets.
• Share proven practices and successful partner plays across countries to scale what works.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting on partner performance, pipeline and business impact to regional and area leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in core sales, partner sales, industry or solution selling, marketing, or business development OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial experience in technology sales, partner sales, business development, alliances or consulting, typically 8 or more years, including significant experience working with or through partners.
• Deep knowledge of cloud and AI solutions, ideally Azure, across AI, data, application development or infrastructure.
• Proven track record of building partner-led pipeline and delivering revenue or consumption growth against targets.
• Experience working across multiple countries or a regional scope, with the ability to influence stakeholders who do not report to you.
• Good communication, executive presence and business planning skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across ASEAN.
• Experience with Microsoft partner programs, co-sell motions and commercial marketplace.
• Established relationships with global system integrators, regional system integrators, ISVs or cloud solution partners in ASEAN.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. An MBA or relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in additional ASEAN languages is an advantage due to the role coverage across ASEAN.

What success looks like

In the first year, success means a focused portfolio of priority partners with active joint business plans, measurable growth in partner-led Cloud & AI Platforms pipeline and consumption across ASEAN, and visible progress in partner