Microsoft Nigeria is inviting applications from experienced professionals for the position of Solution Area Specialist – AI Workforce. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help organisations accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) transformation by delivering innovative Microsoft AI solutions that improve productivity, collaboration, and business performance.
If you have a strong background in technology sales, enterprise solutions, and AI-driven business transformation, this opportunity allows you to work with one of the world’s leading technology companies while helping customers embrace the future of work.
Job Title
Solution Area Specialist – AI Workforce
Company: Microsoft Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Artificial Intelligence
Experience: Minimum of 8 years
Location: Nigeria
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
Overview
Microsoft is looking for professionals who are passionate about helping organisations transform the way they work through artificial intelligence. As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, this role focuses on enabling customers to maximise the value of AI by improving employee productivity, enhancing customer experiences, and unlocking new business opportunities.
The successful candidate will work closely with enterprise customers to integrate Microsoft’s advanced AI capabilities across cloud platforms, business applications, and connected devices. By delivering secure, scalable, and innovative AI solutions, you will help organisations achieve sustainable growth and long-term success in the evolving AI landscape.
As a Solution Area Specialist – AI Workforce, you will lead enterprise AI transformation initiatives by positioning Microsoft’s AI Business Solutions—including Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Viva, Cloud PC, and Virtualisation solutions—as strategic tools for business innovation and workforce productivity.
You will engage senior business decision-makers through consultative sales engagements, develop compelling business cases, coordinate cross-functional teams, build strong sales pipelines, and accelerate customer adoption of Microsoft AI technologies. This role also provides the opportunity to deepen your expertise in AI solution sales while contributing to Microsoft’s high-performance and continuous learning culture.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every individual and organisation on the planet to achieve more. Through a culture built on innovation, collaboration, trust, and continuous learning, Microsoft delivers impactful solutions that help customers succeed while shaping the future of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive enterprise AI transformation opportunities through consultative engagements with business decision-makers, demonstrating the value of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Viva, and Agents at Work.
- Lead collaboration across internal teams and partners to design and implement AI-powered and cloud-based transformation strategies for both existing and prospective customers.
- Utilise AI-driven market insights and business intelligence to identify new sales opportunities and develop proactive strategies aligned with emerging market trends.
- Assess, qualify, and manage complex sales opportunities while developing winning strategies that support AI-enhanced sales methodologies and secure high-value deals.
- Act as a trusted advisor by aligning customers’ AI transformation objectives with their business priorities while incorporating security best practices into every engagement.
- Build and strengthen relationships with Microsoft partners and partner organisations to accelerate customer adoption, business value, and long-term success.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in technology sales, account management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with any of the following will have an added advantage:
- A Master’s Degree (MBA, Information Technology, Information Security, or another related field) with at least 8 years’ experience in technology sales or account management.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with 12 years or more of experience in technology-related sales or account management.
- At least 8 years of experience in solution sales or professional services sales.
Additional Information
- The vacancy will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days.
- Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is successfully filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Microsoft is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, family or medical leave status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online via the link below:
Application Link: Microsoft