Sr. Business Development Manager

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, being diverse and inclusive and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Growth mindset encourages each of us to lean in and learn what matters most to our customers, to create the foundational knowledge that enables us to make customer-first decisions in everything we do. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission. This is a unique opportunity for a bold, customer oriented, strategic thinking sales professional to help identify unique prospects and execute Microsoft cloud deals that drive significant publicity, competitive share, and revenue for the Microsoft Azure platform.  The primary focus will be on start-ups and ISV’s that are transforming key verticals. The High Tech Pursuits - Startup and Unicorn Program at Microsoft is at the leading edge of our business and one of the fastest growing and most exciting groups at the Company. We operate like a “startup” within Microsoft and the team driving this initiative is incredibly entrepreneurial and high-performance. The Sr. Business Development Manager is leading and orchestrating the One Microsoft team efforts to drive ambitious growth and wins, with start-ups and unicorns, on the Microsoft Cloud Platform. This senior role will partner closely with resources in the Business Development Organization, WCB, Engineering, Marketing, Finance and Legal, Business Desk, and other groups across Microsoft.