Director, Industry Advisor

Overview AI-led transformation is impacting every industry around the world. From automotive and manufacturing to financial services and retail. Customers across all Industries are asking Microsoft to help them reinvent their business, innovate, and digitally transform to today’s new realities, leveraging AI.  Microsoft’s Worldwide Manufacturing & Mobility Industry Team, part of the Industry and Partner Organization, is accountable for leveraging deep industry and technical expertise to enable sales teams and partners to deliver relevant, customized industry solutions and services, built on a secure, integrated cloud platform, to empower our customers to digitally transform their businesses by leveraging AI. It’s no longer about one simple software solution; it’s about creating a connected, secure, efficient, and scalable digital ecosystem. Further, they will guide our engineering teams to address key needs as part of the product roadmaps. Our team culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. We also strive to have fun Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. If you have a passion for customer success and want to be part of the greatest digital revolution, we want to hear from you. The Industry Advisor (IA) role, operating at a strategic level with Microsoft’s top automotive customers, requires deep engagement and understanding of the Automotive & Manufacturing industries and its challenges. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in the Automotive industry. The Industry Advisor will act as the industry leader in a customer centric account team and will strive to build relationships and become a trusted advisor to key business decision-makers, helping them digitally transform their business. The role of IA focuses on generating and owning industry relevant solutions and platform opportunities, working and selling closely with Microsoft and its partners. This industry sales role delivers growth of Microsoft Cloud Services by building new relationships, uncovering opportunities, shape solutions that deliver measurable impact using Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and data technologies. The role will partner closely with the world-wide industry sales teams and specialist sellers to share best practices and customer references/case studies to bring Microsoft’s industry digital transformation stories to life.  Qualifications 10+ years Automotive and Manufacturing Industries domain expertise (required) Experience in Product Engineering and Manufacturing (required) Expertise (10+ years) working in business roles at a company in the Automotive and Manufacturing industries (preferred) Significant (10+ years) industry solution selling experience (preferred) Industry specific sales or consulting position within an IT Consulting company (preferred) Business development and sales skills (preferred) Market development skills. Strong executive presence. Ability to work across multiple organizations and proven track record of being able to collaborate with both partners and customers. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Location: We are hiring in the following locations:  Korea – Seoul Japan – Tokyo India – Hyderabad China – Beijing Responsibilities Spark innovation to re-imagine the future by facilitating envisioning / ideation sessions and developing multi-horizon roadmaps. Ignite, shape, and secure market-making business partnerships by leveraging business relationships with CxOs and Senior Business Executives. Drive account-based revenue by defining and landing industry plays across Mobility accounts and helps build qualified sales pipeline. Lead and orchestrate sales activities and customer engagement in partnership with account teams to deliver value, build trust, and exceed customer expectations as a strategic advisor. Develop thought leadership assets and best practices that can be levered by others to increase the success of the business and Microsoft. Collaborate with external partner ecosystem (e.g., business leaders, GSIs, ISVs) on client and partner planning and developing industry-specific strategies that add credibility and depth. Amplify externally / internally thought leadership on unique industry perspectives and innovations to accelerate Microsoft’s credibility / brand / mindshare.  Embody Microsoft’s culture and values by modeling a growth mindset, contributing to others’ success, and delivering impactful results that build on collective ideas and efforts. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect