Strategic Account Executive - Professional Services sector

Strategic Account Executive - Professional Services sector | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsStrategic Account Executive - Professional Services sectorSwitzerland, Zürich, ZürichApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200043729Date postedJul 20, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravel50-75%ProfessionSalesDisciplineStrategic Account ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewJoin us in shaping the future of work, because transforming an industry starts with bold ideas, trusted partnerships, and the courage to reimagine what is possible. As Strategic Account Executive for Adecco Group, you will lead one of our most strategic customer relationships at a pivotal moment for the workforce solutions industry. Adecco is a global leader in workforce solutions, operating in more than 60 countries and connecting millions of people with job opportunities each year, while also providing recruitment, upskilling, and career transition services.   You will be at the forefront of helping Adecco move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale impact. Adecco’s own research shows that 45% of business leaders expect AI agents to be integrated into workflows within the next 12 months, while only 36% say their talent strategy clearly demonstrates that AI will create opportunities for employees. This creates a unique mandate for Microsoft: to help Adecco bridge the gap between AI ambition, workforce readiness, trusted governance, and measurable business outcomes.  This is more than an account executive role. It is an opportunity to help redefine how one of the world’s leading workforce companies uses AI, data, and cloud innovation to shape the future of work. For the right leader, the Adecco Strategic Account Executive role offers the chance to build trusted executive partnerships, drive industry-level transformation, and make a tangible difference for clients, candidates, employees, and the broader labor market. Microsoft’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. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.ResponsibilitiesLead Microsoft’s executive relationship with Adecco, aligning technology investments to the company’s business transformation and future-of-work strategy.  Develop and execute a multi-year account strategy that accelerates growth through AI, data, cloud, security, and workforce transformation initiatives.  Drive C-level conversations on industry disruption, helping Adecco reimagine its business model through agentic innovation, intelligent platforms, and AI-powered workforce solutions.  Orchestrate Microsoft’s extended team and partner ecosystem to deliver measurable business outcomes, customer success, and long-term strategic value.  Identify, create, and close transformational opportunities while acting as a trusted advisor to Adecco’s top business and technology leaders. QualificationsMinimum/ Required Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's Degree AND significant experience leading strategic enterprise accounts, business transformation programs, or large-scale customer engagements OR equivalent experience Experience in translating business strategy into technology and transformation roadmaps AND proven success in engaging and influencing top level executives and decision-makers. Extensive experience in closing complex, multi-million-dollar business opportunities and long-term partnerships.  Strategic Account Management IC6 - The typical...