Microsoft Data & AI Account Executive

Through passion and deep industry expertise, MCA Connect helps manufacturers succeed by unlocking innovation with actionable business insights. Our strategic solutions, innovation, and industry intelligence help manufacturers gain visibility, improve profitability, and achieve a competitive edge.
Established in 2002, MCA Connect has grown into one of the largest US-based solution partners in Microsoft Business Applications and Azure Data & AI / Digital & App Innovation. Our Microsoft Specialties include Finance and Supply Chain, Analytics on Azure, Data Warehouse Migration, and Power Platform. We’re also a fifteen-time Microsoft Partner of the Year and three-time Inc. Best Workplaces award winner.

Title: Data & AI Account Executive

Location: Remote, US-based with travel up to 50%
Position Overview
As a Data & AI Sales Account Executive at MCA Connect, you are responsible for achieving bookings and revenue targets for MCA’s Data, Analytics, Automation, and AI services—spanning Microsoft Fabric and the broader Azure data platform, Power BI, Power Platform, and AI solutions (including advanced analytics and AI/ML use cases).
You will drive new and existing client growth by identifying high-value business problems, building executive-aligned solution roadmaps, and orchestrating pursuits from discovery through close—partnering closely with delivery leadership and Microsoft field teams to ensure what is sold becomes measurable outcomes.
This is a senior role with wide-ranging and often complex responsibilities, requiring strong business and industry acumen (manufacturing, distribution, and energy), consultative selling skills, and the ability to translate strategy into executable programs across data modernization, governance, analytics, and AI.
Business Development
The role will be responsible for managing the entire sales lifecycle and driving revenue by prospecting, acquiring and developing new and expanding business with clients, primarily within the manufacturing sector, focusing on companies seeking to enhance their operational efficiency using analytics and data-driven decision making. 
Microsoft Relationship Management
Work collaboratively with Microsoft to co-sell and drive pipeline through strategic relationships and adding value. Expand network with Microsoft’s multiple sales organizations and increase MCA’s market share and brand awareness within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Client Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives and decision-makers, to understand their business challenges and position solutions to meet objectives and solve business challenges.
Solution Selling: Articulate the value proposition of Microsoft and MCA Connect offerings and tailor communications to address the unique needs of each client with measurable business outcomes. 
Market Analysis
Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics. Use this knowledge to position MCA Connect as a thought leader and trusted advisor for the use of data, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing. 
Sales Process Experience and aptitude for leading a complex sales process that requires organization, attention to detail, diligence, and creative problem solving with a client-centric approach.
Sales Team Collaboration
Work closely with the MCA Connect pre-sales, delivery, and marketing teams to provide a seamless transition from prospecting and sales to implementation, ensuring a positive outcome for clients. 
Sales Targets
Achieve and exceed sales targets, including revenue goals, quarterly quotas, and other performance metrics. 
Qualifications

• Experienced Solution Seller with 5+ years’ data and/or analytics sales and negotiation experience OR Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 3+ years data and/or analytics sales and negotiation experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• Experience engaging and managing relationships with CXO level stakeholders, cultivating strategic partnerships.

• Demonstrated experience growing market share, meeting sales targets, and collaborations with partners for optimal business results.

• Experience selling public cloud-based Data, Advanced Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services.

• Experience with Azure Cloud Platform

• Experience selling Analytics / Data Products and Services

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Dynamics 365 or similar technologies preferred

Why work for MCA Connect?
Our compensation plan offers one of the best bonus structures in the industry. Along with this we also offer a generous benefit package:
·Work/Life Balance with Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO)
·401k Plan with Company Matching Contribution
·Monthly Stipend for Home Office Expenses
·Subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
·Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
·Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
·Training, Certification and Continuing Education Support

MCA Connect offers limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stimulating, challenging, and performance-oriented work culture where you can share your ideas and make impactful daily contributions. Our employees are highly motivated and talented individuals dedicated to developing, marketing, and selling products designed to deliver value for mid-market and enterprise-size manufacturing, distribution, and energy companies. We take the time to train our consultants so that they understand the industries we serve and can deliver best practices, proven methodologies, and ongoing industry expertise to our clients.

MCA Connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MCA Connect promotes equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual/gender orientation, status as a protected disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, disability, or any other legally protected status. We firmly believe our differences make us stronger!
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