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Dynamics 365 ERP Presales Senior Manager

Avanade · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Business Development$169k–$200k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and grow enterprise transformation pipeline aligned to Microsoft and GSI go-to-market priorities
  • Partner with Industry leaders, Client Partners, and Account Directors on strategic account planning and whitespace analysis
  • Identify and develop opportunities spanning Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and ISV solutions
  • Drive early-stage executive conversations focused on industry challenges, modernization initiatives, and enterprise roadmaps
  • Support joint Microsoft–GSI pursuits and co-sell motions
  • Serve as presales solution owner for major enterprise pursuits, accountable for solution strategy and technical win
  • Influence commercial strategy, including scope definition, phasing, pricing strategy, and delivery model
  • Ensure solutions are profitable, scalable, and aligned to GSI delivery standards and global operating models
  • Support C‑suite and VP-level engagements focused on enterprise outcomes and transformation value
  • Facilitate visioning sessions, executive workshops, and roadmap discussions
  • Clearly articulate ROI, business case, and total cost of ownership at enterprise scale
  • Position Dynamics 365 as a platform-led transformation, not a point solution
  • Define end-to-end solution visions across multiple Dynamics 365 workloads (CRM and/or ERP)
  • Design architectures aligned to global delivery, shared services, security, compliance, and data governance requirements
  • Collaborate with solution architects, industry SMEs, and delivery leaders to ensure credibility and feasibility
  • Incorporate ISVs, Azure services, and integration patterns where appropriate
  • Lead presales content for enterprise RFPs, RFIs, and competitive global pursuits
  • Develop executive summaries, solution narratives, and transformation roadmaps
  • Align solution responses to formal enterprise evaluation criteria and procurement processes
  • Ensure smooth transition from sales to delivery, supporting early mobilization and handoff

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 6–10+ years in Dynamics 365 presales, enterprise consulting, or enterprise technology sales
  • Proven success shaping and owning large, complex enterprise pursuits ($5M–$25M+)
  • Strong expertise in Dynamics 365 (CRM and/or ERP) with platform-level understanding
  • Experience presenting to C-level executives in global enterprise environments
  • Strong understanding of enterprise delivery models and global SI operating structures

Priorities and Traits

  • Pursuit-oriented mindset with ownership mentality
  • Strategic thinker comfortable with ambiguity and long sales cycles
  • Strong collaborator across sales, delivery, industry, and Microsoft teams
  • Able to balance innovation with risk, governance, and margin expectations
  • Confident, polished communicator at global executive levels

Why This Role Matters

  • Direct impact on U.S. enterprise pipeline and revenue
  • High visibility across Microsoft, clients, and executive leadership
  • Opportunity to shape large-scale Dynamics 365 transformation programs
  • Role designed for professionals who want to lead enterprise pursuits—not just support them

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