Business Development Sales Executive - Enterprise

Come join us. 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.

• 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.)

• Microsoft‑led transformation (Azure, Data/AI, Modern Workplace, Security, Business Apps) delivered through consulting + services

• Enterprise / strategic accounts
• Multi‑stakeholder, multi‑workstream pursuits

• 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.

• 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 work streams—co‑ordinating 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.

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

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