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Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Associate Manager - Sales Support

Business Development & PartnershipsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in IT industry sales, partner sales, alliances, channel sales, or business development, typically 3–5 years.
  • Experience proactively driving projects or initiatives while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience building relationships and negotiating with customers, partners, and vendors.
  • Experience pursuing targets such as revenue, pipeline, or KPIs.
  • Experience using data analysis and reporting to improve work and advance initiatives.
  • Strong Japanese communication skills.
  • Comfort with email and meetings in English.

Responsibilities

  • Build and strengthen relationships with Microsoft sales and alliance representatives.
  • Develop joint business plans with Microsoft and support their execution.
  • Collaborate with global and APAC alliance teams.
  • Plan, operate, and promote partner initiatives and programs.
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and address alliance-related issues.
  • Promote co-selling activities in collaboration with the sales organization.
  • Plan and execute initiatives to generate opportunities with Microsoft and expand the pipeline.
  • Promote joint account planning and support joint approaches to priority customers.
  • Plan and operate marketing initiatives, events, and seminars.
  • Support market development for Microsoft solutions, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Security.
  • Promote business growth initiatives for Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows, and Server products, including customer engagement and quotation work.
  • Plan and execute initiatives to promote license sales and expand consumption.
  • Support proposals using knowledge of contract models such as CSP and EA.
  • Identify business opportunities based on customer usage and market trends.
  • Promote use of Microsoft sales programs and incentives.
  • Manage and report on KPIs, pipeline, sales results, and co-sell metrics.
  • Address Microsoft partner programs and certification programs.
  • Track progress and analyze outcomes of partner initiatives.
  • Plan and deliver internal enablement initiatives and training.
  • Recommend and support improvements to drive business growth.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience collaborating with partner companies such as Microsoft cloud vendors.
  • Knowledge of or work experience in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Copilot, or Security.
  • Experience planning and executing co-sell or go-to-market initiatives.
  • Experience planning and operating partner events, seminars, or marketing initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft licensing programs such as CSP and EA.
  • Business development experience in cloud, AI, or digital transformation.
  • Experience collaborating with global teams.

About the Company

Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Avanade helps large organizations move to digital operations using Microsoft-based solutions. It combines consulting, implementation, and managed services to deliver digital transformation, cloud migration, and optimized business processes. Its offerings are built around the Microsoft ecosystem, with partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture enabling tailored, enterprise-grade deployments. Avanade differentiates itself by aligning technology delivery with business outcomes for enterprise and public sector clients, focusing on long-term service contracts and customized design-led experiences. The company's goal is to drive efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support sustainable growth for clients through technology-enabled transformation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
2000

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