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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud & AI Digital Solution Area Specialist Acquisition - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $64,792.0 - $135,096.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Transformation, Virtualization Technology, Web Platforms, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Marketplace - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17695531?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17695531%2FCloud-Ai-Digital-Solution-Area-Specialist-Acquisition-Texas-Houston ## About the Role Are you passionate about AI and eager to transform the IT landscape? Join our dynamic Cloud & AI team as we lead the charge in AI transformation! As trusted advisors, we help customers modernize their infrastructure,optimizeoperations, and drive innovation with Cloud & AI'scutting-edgeAI capabilities. Whetherit'smigrating and modernizing estates to be AI-ready, accelerating innovation with AI agents and platforms, empowering development teams with AI, or unifying and modernizing data estates, we help customers build technology solutions to achieve their business needs., * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND 3+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience OR 4+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience., * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND 4+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience OR 5+ years of technology-related sales or account management experience. * 2+ years of solution sales or consulting services sales experience. * Demonstrated energy, accountability, and ownership, with a proven track record inconsumption-focused sales and driving customer adoption and usage outcomes. * 2+ years of solution sales or consulting services sales experienceBackground in SDP (Software & Digital Platforms industry, with experience delivering measurable business outcomes for customers within this sector. * Experience managing and scaling a Corporate Experience, with the ability to execute across a broad and dynamic customer base. Digital Solution Area Specialists IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $31.15 - $64.95 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $48.37 - $69.18 per hour. ## Description Lead Customer Engagements: Act as the Cloud & AI sales lead, guiding customers through cloud transformation across infrastructure, data, and AI platforms. Address business and technical needs with demos, whiteboarding, and solution storytelling. Own and Convert Pipeline: Manage forecast and pipeline from early-stage to close. Use tools like Industry Account Plans (IAP), Landing Experience Plans (LXP), and checklists to execute territory planning and strategies and drive revenue. Orchestrate Across Teams: Partner with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, Cloud Solution Architects, and partners to co-sell, validate solutions, and ensure successful deployment through the Cloud & AI Marketplace. Accelerate Decisions: Engage decision-makers with clear business cases using Cloud & AI Pricing Calculator, ROI, and TCO tools. Scope proofs of concept and lead customers from commitment to consumption. Inspire and Influence: Bring technical fluency and inclusive leadership to virtual teams. Solve challenges with expertise in virtualization, cloud-native tech, data modernization, and AI. * Embody ourculture and values ## Related Videos - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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