Tech firms regularly talk regarding the investments we’re putting toward research, development and incubation of new technologies. But there’s more to that story. Once a new technology is developed, how does it find customers? Our answer: The Incubation Sales team, a team of 200 employees covering all of Europe,
Office Pro 2010, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who work with Microsoft development and technology teams—like Azure, Voice, Mobility, Identity, Bing Maps, Data Warehouse, and Technical Computing—from around the world and company. This team brings incubations to market by engaging potential customers, building partner pipelines and developing a solid selling platform. As you might imagine, the Incubation team is busy these days, and yes, they’re hiring. We asked the few team members—who live and work in different countries—to share some of their favorite aspects of working for Microsoft and the Incubation Sales Team. Yvonne, Incubation Sales Manager, Switzerland
“It’s a good environment for people who want to define their own roles. We've a lot of freedom to drive our own ideas. I love to deliver high performance and make an impact. My job allows me to do that. (Before joining Microsoft,) I was impressed by the company's social engagement. When I was in Germany,
Office Professional 2010, the Bill Gates Foundation was the biggest institution fighting malaria in Africa. I wanted to join a company which contributes beyond the day to day work on making profits."Maria, Incubation Technology Solution Professional, Portugal
"Microsoft is known for its excellence in the industry but that's not all. Before I joined Microsoft, I spent 10 years in various technical positions and didn't encounter many female managers. Microsoft isn't afraid to break away from this trend. Women have many opportunities for advancement to management positions . . I'm very lucky. I enjoy spreading the word about the wonderful voice technology here at Microsoft. We're moving away from the telephone to new ways of communication,
Office 2010 Pro Plus, productivity, and interacting with people. The international role that I hold gives me the opportunity to work with people from many different cultures, and learn from the best their countries have to offer. At the end of the day,
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“After work, I pick up my son from nursery and spend as much quality time with him as possible. If I need to look at something that I couldn't get to during the working day, it can always wait until after he goes to bed. This helps me keep a good balance between work and family . . . When you're a mother, it's still possible to do everything you want to do. You just have to believe in it. Microsoft provides the support I need to be fulfilled at work and at home. I really couldn't imagine working anywhere else."
Learn more about the Incubation team and check out their latest jobs. - Anne
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