As a Strategic Account Executive (Strategic AE) within the Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG) Organization, you will serve as a senior business leader responsible for developing and executing long-term growth strategies for some of Microsoft's most strategic retail and consumer goods customers. You will build trusted relationships with executive decision-makers, influence customer business direction, and position Microsoft as a transformational partner driving innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.
In this role, you will own the development and execution of comprehensive account strategies that align Microsoft's cloud, AI, security, data, and business application solutions with customer priorities and long-term business objectives. Leveraging a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and customer goals, you will identify opportunities to expand Microsoft's impact across the enterprise while fostering sustainable, multi-year growth.
You will collaborate closely with senior customer leaders, Microsoft executives, industry experts, partners, and cross-functional account teams to shape strategic initiatives and drive business outcomes. Through executive engagement and strategic planning, you will influence customer investment decisions, strengthen relationships across multiple business units, and help customers navigate industry disruption through technology-led transformation.
Success in this role requires exceptional executive presence, business acumen, strategic thinking, relationship management expertise, and the ability to orchestrate complex enterprise engagements that deliver measurable customer and business value.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Strategic Account Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,000 - $222,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $170,300 - $239,800 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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