US Business Development Sales Executive - Enterprise

Avanade; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a consultative sales professional in Dallas, Texas, to lead enterprise sales initiatives. The role involves building relationships with senior executives and driving large-scale Microsoft-led transformations.

The ideal candidate has proven success in enterprise technology sales, strong communication skills, and experience in leading complex deals. This hybrid position offers substantial growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven success selling enterprise technology services and/or consulting.
• Strong discovery and value selling skills.
• Experience leading large pursuits with multiple workstreams.
• Commercial acumen in pricing and deal structuring.
• Executive presence and crisp communication.

Responsibilities

• Build senior executive relationships and map complex buying centers.
• Create and execute multi‑year account plans.
• Lead end‑to‑end pursuits and drive proposals.
• Drive Microsoft co‑sell and build joint pursuit plans.
• Own forecasting and operating rhythm.

Skills

Enterprise technology sales

Value selling

Executive communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

There’s one in every group—the person who sees what’s possible and goes after it. If you’re a consultative, enterprise deal hunter who loves navigating complex organizations, shaping C‑suite agendas, and closing transformational Microsoft-powered programs, you’ll thrive at Avanade.

In this role, you will

Own strategic new logo and expansion growth across a defined set of large enterprise accounts, build multi‑year account plans, orchestrate pursuit teams across solution areas, and partner deeply with Microsoft to co‑create and win large, outcome‑based deals.

Role Snapshot

• Work model: Hybrid (with travel to clients) | Travel: 34%
• Primary location: US‑based | Territory: US‑wide with multiple industries available (retail, healthcare, financial services, etc.)
• What you’ll sell: Microsoft‑led transformation (Azure, Data/AI, Modern Workplace, Security, Business Apps) delivered through consulting + services
• Level: Enterprise / strategic accounts | Deal type: multi‑stakeholder, multi‑workstream pursuits

Key Responsibilities

• Build senior executive relationships and map complex buying centers—engage C‑suite and SVP/VP leaders to align strategy to Microsoft‑led transformation roadmaps.
• Create and execute multi‑year account plans—identify whitespace, craft value propositions, and convert pipeline into large programs and long‑term managed engagements.
• Lead end‑to‑end pursuits—set win strategy, coordinate solution/delivery/alliance stakeholders, and drive proposals, pricing, and commercial structures to close.
• Drive Microsoft co‑sell—build joint pursuit plans, align to Microsoft priorities, and leverage the partner ecosystem to accelerate enterprise wins.
• Own forecasting and operating rhythm—pipeline hygiene, deal reviews, and clear stakeholder communication to deliver against annual targets.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Proven success selling enterprise technology services and/or consulting—creating demand, shaping opportunities, and closing complex, multi‑stakeholder deals.
• Strong discovery and value selling skills—able to build a business case, quantify outcomes, and land an executive narrative.
• Experience leading large pursuits with multiple workstreams—coordinating bid teams, SMEs, and executive sponsors.
• Commercial acumen—pricing, deal structuring, contracting, and negotiation experience for services engagements.
• Executive presence and crisp communication—written, verbal, and in the room with senior leaders.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft solution selling and co‑sell experience (Azure, Modern Workplace, Data/AI, Business Applications, Security) and comfort operating in a partner‑first ecosystem.

What Success Looks Like

• You turn ambiguity into a clear pursuit plan—who to engage, what to prove, and how to win.
• You bring a “GM mindset”—aligning executives, building coalitions, and moving decisions forward.
• You win with integrity—balancing bold commercial instincts with the long‑term customer relationship.

Why Avanade

• Do meaningful work at the intersection of Avanade + Microsoft—bringing the best of both to enterprise customers.
• Sell alongside deep experts—solution specialists, industry teams, and delivery leaders who help you build credibility fast.
• Build a career with momentum—opportunities across industries, solution areas, and go‑to‑market paths as you grow.
• Exceed plan, and the rewards can be significant.
• Together, we do what matters.

Benefits

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade.

Compensation

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $135,000 - $150,000
• Cleveland $135,000 - $150,000
• Colorado $135,000 - $150,000
• District of Columbia $135,000 - $150,000
• Illinois $135,000 - $150,000
• Maryland $135,000 - $150,000
• Massachusetts $135,000 - $150,000
• Minnesota $135,000 - $150,000
• New York $135,000 - $150,000
• New Jersey $135,000 - $150,000
• Washington $135,000 - $150,000

• In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan which is based on achievement toward individual sales targets subject to Plan terms.