Strategic Account Executive - Professional Services sector — Microsoft
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Join us in shaping the future of work, because transforming an industry starts with bold ideas, trusted partnerships, and the courage to reimagine what is possible.
As Strategic Account Executive for Adecco Group, you will lead one of our most strategic customer relationships at a pivotal moment for the workforce solutions industry.
Adecco is a global leader in workforce solutions, operating in more than 60 countries and connecting millions of people with job opportunities each year, while also providing recruitment, upskilling, and career transition services.
- Join us in shaping the future of work, because transforming an industry starts with bold ideas, trusted partnerships, and the courage to reimagine what is possible.
- As Strategic Account Executive for Adecco Group, you will lead one of our most strategic customer relationships at a pivotal moment for the workforce solutions industry.
- Lead Microsoft’s executive relationship with Adecco, aligning technology investments to the company’s business transformation and future-of-work strategy.
- Develop and execute a multi-year account strategy that accelerates growth through AI, data, cloud, security, and workforce transformation initiatives.
- Minimum/ Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree AND s ignificant experience leading strategic enterprise accounts, business transformation programs, or large-scale customer engagements OR equivalent experience
Main responsibilities
- Lead Microsoft’s executive relationship with Adecco, aligning technology investments to the company’s business transformation and future-of-work strategy.
- Develop and execute a multi-year account strategy that accelerates growth through AI, data, cloud, security, and workforce transformation initiatives.
- Drive C-level conversations on industry disruption, helping Adecco reimagine its business model through agentic innovation, intelligent platforms, and AI-powered workforce solutions.
- Orchestrate Microsoft’s extended team and partner ecosystem to deliver measurable business outcomes, customer success, and long-term strategic value.
- Identify, create, and close transformational opportunities while acting as a trusted advisor to Adecco’s top business and technology leaders.
Key requirements
- Minimum/ Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree AND s ignificant experience leading strategic enterprise accounts, business transformation programs, or large-scale customer engagements OR equivalent experience
- Experience in translating business strategy into technology and transformation roadmaps AND p roven success in engaging and influencing top level executives and decision-makers.
- Extensive experience in closing complex, multi-million-dollar business opportunities and long-term partnerships. Strategic Account Management IC6
- The typical base pay range for this role across Switzerland is CHF 231,600.00
- CHF 470,000.00 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Find additional benefits and pay information here:
- https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/switzerland-corporate-pay.html
Application process
- This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
- If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Company and context
- 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.
Additional details
- Extensive experience in closing complex, multi-million-dollar business opportunities and long-term partnerships. Strategic Account Management IC6
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- Extensive experience in closing complex, multi-million-dollar business opportunities and long-term partnerships.
- Strategic Account Management IC6
Questions about this listing
What salary does Microsoft offer for this role?
Microsoft lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Microsoft offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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