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Enterprise Sales Partner Leader (GSI & ISV)

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Microsoft

Sales & Business Development
Posted on Jul 29, 2025

Enterprise Sales Partner Leader (GSI & ISV)

Issy Les Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France

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Date posted
Jul 29, 2025
Job number
1853465
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
50-75 %
Role type
People Manager
Profession
Sales
Discipline
Segment Management
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of enterprise partnerships at a global scale? We’re looking for a strategic and dynamic Enterprise Partner Lead to drive partner excellence and business growth across our area and country teams. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration, and operational execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, AND 12+ years related experience, including senior sales leadership roles, managing high performance sales and technical-sales teams, coaching solution sales and account development strategies, and/or leadership roles in multi-tiered large organizations.

OR Master's Degree in Economics, Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, AND 8+ years related experience, including senior sales leadership roles, managing high performance sales and technical-sales teams, coaching solution sales and account development strategies, and/or leadership roles in multi-tiered large organizations

Responsibilities

  1. Partner Management and Strategy:
    • Develop area enterprise partner strategy and drive execution across area and countries in alignment with global and regional enterprise objectives.
    • Manage relationships with local ESIs, ISVs and global partner accounts at CXO level, ensuring alignment with Microsoft's strategic goals.
    • Drive enterprise partner engagement and enablement programs across area to enhance partner capabilities and performance aligned to the regional priorities.
  2. Business Growth and Performance:
    • Voice of partner on Area Leadership team ensuring enterprise partner priorities are closely aligned and interwoven with overall enterprise sales priorities.
    • Achieve area business growth targets through effective enterprise partner collaboration and co-selling initiatives.
    • Monitor and analyse area enterprise partner performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
    • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities with partners to drive revenue growth.
    • Continue to the be the point of escalation on partner matters supporting area leadership team.
  3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Engage and influence through a compelling and sound business strategy the regional enterprise partner organization to prioritize and allocate resources such as GTM and Technical aligned to your area and countries growth priorities.
    • Work closely with regional and country teams, including sales, marketing, and technical teams, to ensure cohesive execution of partner strategies.
    • Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support enterprise partner priorities and address any challenges.
  4. Leadership and Team Management:
    • Lead and mentor a diverse team of direct and indirect reports , providing guidance and support to achieve team objectives.
    • Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
  1. Operational Excellence:
    • Ensure efficient and effective execution of Enterprise partner programs and initiatives in your area.
    • Implement best practices and standardize processes to enhance operational efficiency and Enterprise partner experience.

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.