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As a <territory Channel Manager you will shape the strategy and manage the execution of programs that drive partner profitability. Partner profitability programs accelerate partner cloud practice development by helping the partners build business plans, develop cloud offers, create go-to-market channels, form new business opportunities, increase partner satisfaction, and strengthen partner loyalty. 

Responsibilities

• Determines audience needs, preferences, competitive landscape and behavior along the customer or product lifecycle. 
• Ensures that marketing plans engage appropriate channel types and capacity to meet business needs.  
• Implements a part of channel readiness programs that drive sales and technical skills for partners, for successful customer engagement.  

• Engages with the field to drive program awareness and adoption, and to track engine utilization and effectiveness. 

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field with at least one quarter/semester remaining to complete after internship. 
• Demonstrates interest by the continually evolving craft of marketing.  

• The ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.  
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills  

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.