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Microsoft

Director, Global Small Medium Business Field Sales Enablement

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A Director of Sales directs and is responsible for performance of sales for an entire organization. May manage sales managers. Plans and directs sale of products or services to customers. Coordinates sales distribution. Establishes sales territories, quotas and/or goals for staff, and provides training for sales representatives.

$183,312 / year median in Washington

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

Lead the SMB field sales roles and community by owning business planning and compensation inputs, role capacity mapping and recommendations, role excellence and skilling, and year-round execution of strategic initiatives, including AI-enabled agents. Drive field community engagement, respond to rhythm-of-business priorities, and translate continuous learning, performance insights, and field feedback into actions and projects that strengthen role effectiveness. Represent the field sales SMB perspective in GSMB strategy, shaping near-term priorities and long-term direction based on field, customer, and partner signals. Serve as the GSMB voice into field sales SMB strategy, partnering with operational, channel, and solution area leadership to drive aligned planning and landing Connect field insight to global strategy by synthesizing field leaders' feedback and signals, translating them into decisions that strengthen planning and execution. Bring an entrepreneurial mindset marked by adaptability, curiosity, and bias for action. Champion culture and inclusion by fostering a growth mindset, high standards, and an environment where every team member can thrive and do their best work. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, information technology (IT), account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field OR equivalent experience. 6+ years experience in Near Term Strategy (2 years out), Management Consulting, Sales, or Finance. Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 5+ years of marketing, strategy, sales, sales leadership, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years of marketing, strategy, sales, sales leadership, program management, project management, business planning, consulting, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience OR equivalent experience. Proficient business acumen and ability to translate strategy into execution. Effective communication, collaboration, and executive presence.