Microsoft Solutions Executive GES North ; Chicago

The Microsoft Solution Executive accelerates Microsoft‑aligned services growth across GES Global Financials by leading executive pursuits, driving modernization strategy, and activating Microsoft co‑sell motions inside WWT’s enterprise accounts. Operating as a strategic overlay to WWT Account Directors, this role brings Softchoice’s Microsoft depth into WWT’s engineering‑led model, translating the multi‑year Microsoft strategy into targeted pipeline, defined programs, and measurable services activation.

• Execute the Microsoft Enterprise Sales Function
• Lead high‑impact Microsoft‑aligned pursuits across AI Business Solutions, Cloud & AI Platforms, and Security
• Translate Microsoft demand signals and account guidance into actionable pursuit strategies and customer‑ready modernization narratives
• Drive disciplined sales execution: pipeline creation, qualification, forecasting precision, and Salesforce accuracy
• Orchestrate cross‑functional pursuit teams, ensuring alignment with Delivery, Architecture, PMO, and Microsoft field requirements
• Operationalize the Unified WWT–Softchoice Microsoft Strategy
• Embed SFTC/WWT Microsoft priorities inside customer account plans, QBRs, executive briefings, and long‑term modernization roadmaps
• Integrate Softchoice’s Microsoft architecture, delivery, and licensing expertise into WWT’s pursuit and service activation motions
• Shape pursuit win themes, value realization frameworks, and modernization business cases that reflect unified WWT–Softchoice capabilities
• Engage and activate the Microsoft Field Organization
• Build trusted, recurring engagement with Microsoft Account Teams, PDMs, and specialist leaders across Security, Azure, Data & AI, and M365
• Lead joint account planning and co‑sell motions that convert Microsoft field priorities into qualified opportunities and multi‑year programs
• Bring forward Microsoft funding levers, investment signals, and programmatic guidance to strengthen pursuit positioning and accelerate activation
• Accelerate Service Activation Across GES
• Influence and activate Microsoft‑led service opportunities in West, Central, East, and Global Financials accounts
• Drive activation velocity by shaping clear discovery → design → delivery paths aligned to WWT execution standards
• Support pursuit excellence by coordinating modernization workshops, executive strategy conversations, and integrated pursuit engagements with Account Directors
• Support EA & COCP Strategic Moments
• Facilitate C‑suite‑level EA/COCP discussions as strategic inflection points for AI, cloud, security, and data transformation
• Translate renewal insights into actionable pipeline and defined program opportunities across Workplace, Cloud, Security, and Data
• Position WWT/Softchoice as the integrated modernization partner by unifying licensing guidance, architecture, engineering, and delivery strategy
• Govern Pursuit Excellence at the Execution Layer
• Lead pursuit strategy development including opportunity framing, competitive positioning, risk considerations, and high‑clarity solution narratives
• Partner with Delivery and Architecture to ensure pursuits reflect engineering‑led execution rigor, realistic delivery models, and high‑confidence commercial structures
• Maintain accountability for pursuit hygiene, close plans, win‑loss insights, and deal‑level coaching
• Drive Business Health & Forecasting Discipline
• Maintain rigorous pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and executive‑ready visibility to Sales, GES leadership, and Microsoft stakeholders
• Provide insights on activation velocity, risk identification, and opportunity progression across assigned territories
• Contribute to unified WWT/SFTC reporting motions, enabling shared revenue visibility and predictable activation outcomes

• 10–15 years of experience in enterprise technology sales or solution strategy, with a strong track record driving Microsoft‑focused cloud, security, data, and workplace opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree in business or technology; MBA or equivalent leadership training is an advantage
• Proven ability to lead and win multi‑million‑dollar enterprise pursuits, including shaping strategy, building business cases, and…