Client Manager - Business Development | Microsoft

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Job Description:  Key Responsibilities  

Business Growth & Revenue Management  

• Drive revenue growth for Microsoft Security solutions across SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise segments.  

• Develop and execute GTM strategies to accelerate Microsoft Security business.  

•   Identify   new business opportunities, market trends, and customer security adoption patterns.  

• Build pipeline and drive conversion for Microsoft Security workloads and licensing opportunities.  

• Work closely with Microsoft stakeholders and internal sales teams to achieve quarterly and annual business targets.  

 

Partner & Channel Development  

• Enable and onboard channel partners for Microsoft Security practice development.  

• Drive partner-led demand generation initiatives, workshops, webinars, and security campaigns.  

• Help partners position Microsoft Security solutions effectively against competition.  

• Support partners in   identifying   cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing Microsoft customers.  

• Drive partner readiness on Microsoft Security certifications, solution plays, and incentive programs.  

 

Solution & Product Focus  

• Promote and support the adoption of:  

  - Microsoft Defender Suite  

  - Microsoft Sentinel  

  - Microsoft Entra  

  - Microsoft Purview  

  - Microsoft Intune  

  - Microsoft Defender for Cloud  

  - Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance solutions  

• Collaborate with technical specialists for solution positioning and customer   engagement .  

 

 

Stakeholder Management  

• Coordinate with Microsoft product teams, distributors, sales teams, and partner account managers.  

•   Maintain   strong relationships with key partners and strategic customers.  

• Conduct regular business reviews and performance discussions with stakeholders.  

 

Reporting & Business Operations  

• Prepare weekly/monthly business performance reports and pipeline reviews.  

• Track key KPIs   including   revenue, pipeline, partner activation, certifications, and deployment growth.  

•   Maintain   forecast accuracy and business dashboards for leadership reviews.  

 

Desired Skills & Competencies  

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Security ecosystem and cloud technologies.  

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts including Identity, Endpoint Security, SIEM, Compliance, and Zero Trust.  

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.  

• Strong business acumen with analytical and strategic thinking capability.  

• Ability to manage multiple partners and business priorities simultaneously.  

• Experience in channel sales, distribution, or cloud business development is preferred.  

Educational Qualification  

•  Bachelor’s degree in business , IT, Computer Science, or related field.  

• MBA preferred.  

Experience Required  

• 5–10 years of experience in Cloud, Security, Microsoft Licensing, or IT Channel Business.  

• Prior experience working with Microsoft ecosystem, CSP distribution, or cloud security business preferred.  

Preferred Certifications  

• Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate  

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert  

• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate  

• SC-900 / AZ-500 certifications preferred  

Location  

Mumbai / Delhi / Bengaluru