Responsibilities
* Win customers at key marketing & sales beats: Plan & execute category sales and go-to-market plans that maximize key market level seasonal selling beats (Back to School, Holiday, Spring).
* Lead Silicon Consumer Category Partnership: Effectively partner with silicon partners to drive ecosystem strategy and GTM alignment in non-DM7 markets.
* Define and execute silicon engagement rhythm for non-DM7 markets.
* Land the right assortment of PCs to engage customers/retail partners: Partner with Sales to land the right device assortment by retail partner, executed to WW guidance & planograms.
* Leverage existing product portfolio and line logic to create success for and with our partners.
* Plan variants with top accounts to drive differentiation, gain unit commitment & win share.
* Win share with compelling retail offers & programs: Land strong consumer promotional plans to stay competitive and drive volume, mix and share.
* Drive incremental sell thru via well designed and funded programs.
* Optimize conversion: Partner with Consumer Channel Partner Marketing to drive always on in store & online marketing that lands key Windows messaging.
* Leverage opportunities to increase attach of key Microsoft services, such as Microsoft 365 and Game Pass.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
* Previous experience in category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience.
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field OR equivalent experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
* Ability to deliver and influence others internally at Microsoft and externally with retail partners.
* Confidently represent the Windows business with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
* Successful track record in managing and transforming a consumer category, meeting sales and profitability targets.
* Proven executive communication skills.
* Ability to navigate complex, matrixed international environments.
* Strong analytical skills for reviewing budgets, market data, and deal opportunities.
* Experience planning and executing assortment plans, marketing strategies, and activities that drive results.
* Experience in category marketing, product marketing, and/or sales.
* Experience with consumer device sales is a plus.
* Entrepreneurial spirit, passionate about building businesses, thriving in fast-paced environments.
* Exemplify Microsoft values.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. For assistance or accommodations due to disability, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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