Business Development Manager, Consumer Goods & Retail

Avanade is looking for a Business Development Manager who excels in collaborative, partner-driven sales environments. In this role, you will work as the account executive of key accounts, collaboratively with Accenture. You specialize in identifying and delivering Microsoft-based solutions and major transformation opportunities. Your focus will be on growing Avanadeu2019s business within the Consumer Goods & Retail sector.

You will collaborate daily with Accenture, while positioning Microsoft technologies to help clients modernize legacy systems, migrate to the cloud, and drive efficiency. Success requires strong relationship management skills, experience in complex enterprise sales, and the ability to navigate a structured, multi-stakeholder environment.

Come Join Us

There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?

Are you the one who isnu2019t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next.

Together we do what matters.

What youu2019ll do

Identify and drive Microsoft-based digital transformation opportunities within the Consumer Goods & Retail sector.

Lead the whole sales cycle until closing.

Grow Avanadeu2019s sales and revenue within existing and new clients.

Engage with C-suite stakeholders to position cloud migrations, business applications integration, and cost optimization solutions.

Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, market conditions, and Avanadeu2019s offerings to drive relevant discussions.

Report to Avanade to ensure alignment on Microsoft sales growth and execution.

Skills and experiences

Experience in sales within an IT integrator and / or consulting firm, particularly for Consumer Goods & Retail clients.

Ability to build an ambitious strategy to develop business opportunities

Strong background in working through partner-driven sales models.

Ability to engage in industry-specific discussions at the C-suite level, aligning solutions to business value.

Experience selling across Microsoft solution areas (Apps & Infra, Modern Workplace, Biz Apps, Data & AI) in enterprise-scale consulting engagements.

Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles within a structured, multi-stakeholder environment.

About you

You thrive in a collaborative environment and are skilled in working through partnerships.

You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build trust and influence across multiple teams.

You are structured and accustomed to working within large organizations with clear processes.

You understand how to align business value with Microsoft solutions to support client transformation goals.

This is an opportunity to make an impact by working at the intersection of technology, consulting, and strategic partnerships. If you are motivated to drive results and grow Avanadeu2019s Microsoft business, weu2019d love to hear from you.

Enjoy your career

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, youu2019ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. Youu2019ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. Itu2019s all here, so take a closer look!

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

Opportunity to work for Microsoftu2019s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)

Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally

Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth

Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits here [1] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade UK.

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, youu2019ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. Youu2019ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. Itu2019s all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page [2] Inclusion & Diversity | Avanade US.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

Expanding your thinking Experimenting courageously Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

Empowering every voice Encouraging boldness Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

Amazing the client Prioritizing what matters Acting as one

Learn more

[3] Sales Jobs | Avanade Netherlands

Interested in knowing whatu2019s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

[4] Avanade Insights Blog | Avanade

[5] Inside Avanade Blog | Avanade

References

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1. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits

2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity

3. https://www.avanade.com/nl-nl/career/sales-jobs

4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights

5. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.