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We bring together commercial expertise, technology innovation, partner ecosystems, skilling programs, policy engagement, and philanthropy to help organizations and communities accelerate impact in an AI-powered world. Through our people-first approach, Elevate works to ensure technology creates inclusive economic opportunity- ensuring that artificial intelligence enhances human potential rather than replacing it.\nAs a Cloud & AI Platforms Enterprise Sales Solution Specialist, you will lead opportunity qualification and pipeline growth by leveraging internal stakeholders and partners, using frameworks aligned with Microsoft’s Customer Engagement Methodology and pipeline hygiene standards. You’ll deliver impactful innovation experiences through envisioning workshops and prototyping engagements, engage with education executives to influence strategy, and manage the rhythm of the business through structured cadences like community calls and skilling plans. Collaborating across sales, marketing, and partner teams, you’ll execute with precision and agility to close deals that deliver measurable outcomes and accelerate cloud and AI adoption across the Education sector.\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. 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