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The Partner Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for driving Microsoft’s partner strategy and business plan execution, focusing on delivering key sales performance indicators and accelerating revenue growth across Microsoft Cloud Solutions with SME&C customers (both Corporate and SMB).

This role leads Channel partners, specifically Telco and System Integrators (SI) for the Finnish market within the Western European Channel Sales Team.

This person will drive innovation in areas such as AI, Business Application, Cloud Platform, and Security, while ensuring program and investment utilization and executing sales strategies aligned with our sales model.

The Channel PDM leads revenue growth, partner capacity, technical mastery, compliance, and fosters cross-group collaboration and continuous skilling.

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Operations, Computer Science or a related field AND extensive work related partner management, sales, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience.
  • OR extensive equivalent experience

NB: The role is based in Finland but may cover partners operating in other Nordic countries.

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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