Senior Director of Sales, AzureLocation: US (Remote)
Reports To: VP of Industry and Solution SalesJob Summary:Hitachi is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Sales to lead our North America Azure Solutions sales organization. This leader will oversee a team of pre-sales technical sellers and solution sellers specializing in Microsoft Azure, directly aligned with Microsoft’s customer base in North America.The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, a strong understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, and experience driving growth in diverse industries. This role demands strategic leadership, customer focus, and the ability to foster collaboration within Microsoft’s ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for Azure Solutions across North America, aligned with Hitachi’s growth objectives and Microsoft’s customer base.Lead a high-performing sales team of pre-sales technical sellers and solution specialists.Strengthen relationships with Microsoft field teams and partner ecosystem to enhance alignment and business growth.Revenue Growth:Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing opportunities within Microsoft’s North America customer base.Establish and achieve ambitious sales goals, ensuring alignment with both Hitachi’s and Microsoft’s objectives.Team Development:Recruit, mentor, and retain top sales talent.Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and results-driven team culture.Provide ongoing coaching to ensure individual and team performance meets or exceeds expectations.Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise:Maintain a deep understanding of the Microsoft Azure solution area, including Data and Analytics, Data Science, AI/ML, and Modern Solutions. Actively engage with Microsoft teams at all levels to align strategies and leverage opportunities within their customer base.Customer-Centric Approach:Build and maintain strong relationships with North American customers, acting as a trusted advisor in their digital transformation journeys.Champion customer success by delivering tailored, value-driven Azure solutions.Industry Expertise:Leverage insights into diverse industries such as financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and more to drive solutions that address customer-specific challenges.Global Awareness: While focused on North America, maintain awareness of global business practices to ensure strategic alignment with broader organizational objectives
