Now Hiring - Business Manager, Microsoft Workspace in Houston, MO

The Microsoft Workplace Business will drive execution, develop new processes, enable Zones teams and maintain customer satisfaction during the entire sales cycle and post-sales support. The Business Manager is responsible for creating integrated offers and services around Software and Cloud programs to support revenue and margin growth. This key Business Manager role will require developing exceptionally strong and transparent working relationships with the sales and services teams in Zones to deliver expected customer and business results. The Business Manager must drive business impact through influence and direct team leadership, with the ability to identify and scope programs and guide supporting business case development. Results should include: Increased professional services revenue and margin Accurate program operation New integrated solutions offerings and services Documented processes Weekly business reports New training and enablement materials .Duties: Advises Sales and Support regarding program utilization and available cost support programs; oversee administration and application of programs Develop sales pipeline and execute against sales strategies to grow Microsoft Workplace and Zones Services revenue throughout vertical markets Partner with Sales and Leadership to effectively apply programs and registration based on business opportunities Maintains relationships with key vendor contacts Maintains program and Zones process expertise Creates unique offers, and advises price Sells integrated offers and services through Zones Cloud Marketplace Drives customer satisfaction through value-added services and offerings Required Experience 3 years of experience delivering program and project efforts in a high technology environment Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills including demonstrated experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective Understanding of the industry, market, customers, competitors, suppliers, partners and capabilities of the business Professional, business-focused attitude and courteous manner towards clients, partners, and peers Ability to meet aggressive deadlines Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills Highly programmatic, with a proven success to manage cross team initiatives and programs Good understanding of Microsoft M365 including Office 365, EMS, and Windows Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience, MBA a plus Technology Focus & Requirements Microsoft cloud technologies Cloud SaaS and Workplace Software partner ecosystem Microsoft 365 fundamentals While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, paid time off, and much more. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. At Zones, work is more than a job - it's an exciting career immersed in an inventive, collaborative culture. If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you