Sales Strategy Director

Microsoft Advertising is a worldwide Sales, Marketing and Operations organization on the cutting edge of the digital advertising industry. Microsoft Advertising offers a compelling portfolio of advertising products, innovative solutions and the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in the digital space while contributing meaningfully to our purpose of innovating a new world of advertising possibilities to empower growth for all. Microsoft Advertising is the destination for experienced, collaborative, and passionate digital advertising professionals seeking a rewarding career and growth opportunities.   The Sales Strategy team is responsible for the design and evolution of Microsoft Advertising's sales model – owning the vision and the path forward.

Looking for   We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales Strategy to shape the future vision for MSA’s scaled sales motions and drive the transformations needed to realize it across direct, agency, and partner channels.  T his role partners closely with Sales, Business Strategy, Field Sales Excellence, and Sales Readiness to ensure future-state strategies are aligned to our product and business ambitions while the transformations that will get us there remain grounded in the realities of how the business operates today.   This role requires a strategic and systems thinker who can envision the future of MSA’s sales model and understand how that vision should translate across functions, processes, and operating mechanisms to become reality. The successful candidate is a strong collaborator with effective communication, planning, and execution skills.   Success in this role requires deep advertising industry experience and firsthand knowledge of how scaled demand-generation motions are designed, operationalized, and brought to market.       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.     Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction Responsibilities Sales Model Strategy: Co-own the development of MSA’s durable sales model strategy, representing the scaled motions perspective and defining how direct, agency, and partner channels evolve to support future growth, customer needs, and product ambitions.  Sales Model Transformation: Lead the journey from strategy to execution by defining the transformation roadmap, prioritizing investments, and mobilizing cross-functional teams to build the organizational, operational, and readiness components required for successful implementation.  Process Improvements: Partner with key teams (e.g., Readiness, Sales Leadership, Field Sales Excellence) to drive and land enhancements in processes.  Sales Model Evolution: Deeply understand our omni-channel products, sales processes, and pain points. Make recommendations to evolve holistic sales model efforts to deliver MSA’s Omnichannel vision.  Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders across MSA to integrate the Agency Strategy and Operating Model seamlessly into internal processes and the rhythm of the business.  Being a Learn-it-All: Continuous education on ties to Microsoft and Industry strategies.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in business