Strategic Account Executive, Transport
Microsoft
Sales & Business Development
Posted on Jul 6, 2025
Strategic Account Executive, Transport
London, United Kingdom
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Date posted
Jul 04, 2025
Job number
1843499
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Sales
Discipline
Strategic Account Management
Employment type
Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Account Executive (AE) to join our team looking after a Transport agency. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, fostering strong relationships, and delivering business outcomes that align with customer's goals. This role requires a deep understanding of the transportation sector, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in account management.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in strategic account management, preferably within the transportation or public sector.
- Strong understanding of the transportation industry, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic account plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing complex customers and organisations.
- Enterprise sales experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive account strategy, focusing on long-term growth and partnership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, decision-makers, and influencers.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging the full Microsoft stack to deliver innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure seamless delivery of services and solutions.
- Monitor and report on account performance, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
- Stay informed about industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, and use this knowledge to drive strategic initiatives.
- Represent Microsoft at industry events, conferences, and meetings, promoting our capabilities and solutions.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.