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Do you thrive in complex customer environments where technology, business strategy, and societal impact intersect?\nMicrosoft is seeking an experienced Cloud & AI Platform Sales Specialist to drive growth and digital transformation across our largest customers in Norway. In this role, you will help organizations modernize applications and data platforms, accelerate AI adoption, and realize business value from Microsoft Azure.\nAs a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, you will shape strategic cloud and AI initiatives, build executive relationships, and lead complex sales pursuits that drive customer success and business growth.\nResponsibilities\nDrive Azure, Data, AI, and application modernization growth across a portfolio of strategic customers.\nDevelop and execute account strategies that accelerate cloud adoption and business outcomes.\nBuild trusted relationships with C-level executives, business leaders, and technical decision-makers.\nLead complex solution sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and large-scale transformational initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities for modernization of applications, databases, analytics, and AI platforms.\nPartner closely with account teams, technical specialists, customer success teams, and partners to deliver end-to-end customer value.\nPosition Microsoft as the strategic platform for AI transformation, innovation, resilience, and digital sovereignty.\nForecast business accurately and maintain a strong pipeline that delivers sustainable growth.\nInfluence customer investment priorities and business cases through industry insights and thought leadership.\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 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