Microsoft Technology Account Lead - Consumer Goods

Avanade Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Technology Account Lead to build trusted client relationships with Accenture and Microsoft stakeholders while leading sales, delivery, and client satisfaction for Microsoft-focused deliverables.

As the Microsoft lead, you will collaborate with Accenture Account Leadership to create, own, execute and maintain growth plans for the Microsoft platform across one or more Consumer Goods accounts, coordinating cross-functional teams to align solutions with strategic

Qualifications

• Build trusted client relationships with Microsoft stakeholders and Accenture leadership.
• Lead sales, revenue, and delivery for Microsoft-focused deliverables.
• Collaborate with Accenture account leadership to grow the Microsoft footprint.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Microsoft advisor for clients and Accenture leadership.
• Develop and implement a Microsoft strategy across accounts to realize benefits.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design tailored Microsoft solutions and contracts.
• Oversee pricing, terms, and risk in responses to RFPs and bids.
• Identify opportunities to expand the customer’s Microsoft footprint and renew engagements.

Skills

Microsoft product knowledge

Trusted Advisor

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

RFP processes

Contract terms

Job description

This role can be based in any US market where Avanade/Accenture has a market presence.

Summary

The Microsoft Technology Account Lead (MTAL) is responsible for building trusted client account relationships with Accenture and Microsoft stakeholders as well as clients themselves, whilst leading sales, revenue, delivery, and client satisfaction for Microsoft focused deliverables. As the Microsoft lead, the MTAL will work closely with Accenture Account Leadership to create, own, execute and maintain the plan for strategic business growth on the Microsoft platform across one or more accounts within Consumer Goods.

Key Accountabilities

Account Management

• Work as a key Microsoft advisor and go-to-contact for clients and Accenture Account Leadership.
• Builds and manages Microsoft relationships with client C-suite at one or more priority accounts.
• Manage key, strategic client relationships either personally or through a medium to large account team.
• Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex existing accounts to build key relationships at decision making levels.
• Consult with a range of customer representatives at different levels to identify the outcomes they require, introducing relevant internal specialists and utilizing their expertise to gather and analyze complex customer data, clarify mid- to long-term customer needs, and develop and agree to a specification of customer requirements.
• Develop prescribed solutions and generate new opportunities by maintaining relationships with partner organizations to ensure smooth integration or a successful alliance execution.

Account Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of a Microsoft strategy to ensure that intended business benefits are realized and tracked within and across client account(s).
• Champion a Microsoft AI and innovation stream within the overall Accenture account plan, ensuring the right resources are in place to execute the strategy.

Selling

• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Build credibility through deep Microsoft product knowledge and consulting expertise to originate and expand a portfolio of Microsoft work.
• Lead Solution Configuration: Direct cross-functional teams to design complex, tailored Microsoft solutions—including products, services, and contractual terms that align with the customer’s mid- to long-term strategic needs.
• Manage Bid Responses: Oversee the development of pricing strategies, contract terms, and risk controls in response to RFPs, tenders, and bid solicitations.
• Drive Account Growth: Proactively identify opportunities to expand the customer’s Microsoft footprint by introducing additional products and services that enhance business value.
• Develop and Execute Renewal Strategy: Craft and implement renewal strategies tailored to customer type, focusing on key service elements to ensure retention and long-term engagement.

Key Performance Indicators

Client ExperienceOverall & thought leadership / inspiration Account Growth Account Sales & Revenue Growth - both AMBG and Avanade Account level CCI (Sold & Delivered) Personal Chargeability (30%) Knowledge Supports efforts to build customer satisfaction, loyalty, and commitment, and secures organizational resources to do so. Is a strong big-picture thinker; makes frequent, clear references to the organization’s vision and strategy and the efforts required to drive them forward. Shows a strong commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders

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