Senior Account Executive Northern Ireland Government – Public Sector

Company: Microsoft
Apply for the Senior Account Executive Northern Ireland Government – Public Sector
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

As Account Executive for Northern Ireland Government, you lead strategic engagement with public-sector buyers to translate AI, cloud, security, and productivity into citizen-focused outcomes. You’ll coordinate cross-functional Microsoft and partner teams to build trust, prove value, and scale successful programs across government, health, education, and justice. You will shape outcome-led opportunities and drive growth while aligning with Microsoft’s mission and public-sector priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute account plans to meet revenue targets and customer outcomes
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to drive digital transformation strategies
  • Lead and align cross-functional teams to deliver customer outcomes across the lifecycle
  • Develop industry-centric opportunities and advocate for customer needs internally
  • Drive sales excellence and orchestrate virtual teams to grow revenue and market share
  • Build deep industry knowledge and stay informed on customer strategies and partners

Key requirements

  • Proven experience in a relevant industry (government, education, healthcare, etc.) delivering digital transformation or similar
  • Bachelor degree in Business, Technology, or related field; or MBA; or equivalent experience
  • Account management experience or equivalent
  • Experience engaging with senior customer stakeholders and driving multi-stakeholder sales engagements
  • Customer obsession
  • Collaborative cross-functional teamwork
  • Strategic communication with senior stakeholders
  • Negotiation and influence
  • AI, Copilot, cloud, security, modern work
  • Industry knowledge and partner collaboration

Posted: September 14th, 2026