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Account Executive - Education

Microsoft

Microsoft

Sales & Business Development
Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
Overview

Digital Account Executive – Education (Universities)

SME&C (Small, Medium Enterprises and Channel) is a fast-growing, AI-powered global sales organization at Microsoft. Leveraging cloud, AI, and a strong partner ecosystem, we help customers transform their businesses and accelerate growth at scale.

Within SME&C, the Education (University) segment is a strategic growth area for Microsoft. Universities and research institutions are facing fundamental challenges—declining demographics, budget constraints, and intensifying global competition—while at the same time entering a critical phase where AI and cloud technologies can redefine education, research, and university management.

As an Account Executive for Education, you will play a front-line sales role in expanding Microsoft’s cloud and AI business across universities. This is not a transactional sales role. You will act as a strategic seller, engaging deeply with university leadership and decision-makers to drive large, complex, and high-impact digital transformation initiatives.

You will work directly with university executives—including Presidents, Board Members, and senior leadership—as well as IT, academic, and research stakeholders, positioning Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI solutions such as Copilot as core platforms for university-wide transformation.

SME&C provides a highly digital, data-driven sales environment where sellers are empowered to scale impact through advanced tools, strong internal collaboration, and a robust partner ecosystem.

If you are motivated by closing complex deals, influencing CxO-level customers, and driving growth in a high-impact industry, this role offers a unique opportunity to build a differentiated sales career at Microsoft.



Responsibilities

本ポジションは、大学・研究機関を担当するAccount Executive(営業)として、MicrosoftのクラウドおよびAIビジネスを拡大することがミッションです。

具体的には、以下の役割を担います。

  • 大学(国公私立)の経営層(学長・理事・執行部)および主要ステークホルダーとリレーションを構築し、アカウント全体の戦略をリード
  • 大学の中期計画、DX方針、研究戦略を踏まえ、Microsoft 365、Azure、AI(Copilot 等)を中心としたソリューション提案を企画・推進
  • フォーカスアカウント(重点大学)には深く入り込みつつ、テリトリー内の複数大学を担当し、パイプライン創出・売上最大化を実行
  • 社内の専門チーム(SSP、CSA、サポート)やパートナーと連携し、案件創出からクロージングまでを一貫してマネジメント
  • デジタルツールやデータを活用し、効率的かつ再現性のある営業活動を行い、継続的なビジネス成長を実現
  • 単発の取引ではなく、中長期視点で大学と向き合い、アップセル・クロスセルを含むアカウント拡張を主導

このポジションでは、
「教育×IT×AI」という成長市場において、営業としてのスキル・実績・市場価値を大きく高めることが可能です。



Qualifications

5 +年以上のIT関連営業またはビジネス開発の経験。

  • パートナーエコシステム内の複雑な販売サイクルに沿って営業チームを導くチームオーケストレーション能力。
  • 自ら目標を設定し、社内外のステークホルダーと強調してビジネスをドライブする強い主体性。
  • ソリューション販売手法とクラウドベースのソリューションの販売に関する理解と経験。
  • CxOとのエンゲージメント経験直接およびオンライン経由で販売交渉や技術プレゼンテーションを通じて顧客をナビゲートする能力。
  • 学士号または同等の実務経験。日本語力(ネイティブレベル)

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.




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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.