Microsoft License Sales Specialist

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Microsoft License Sales Specialist. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

THE TEAM: Planet Technologies is a company built around professional and personal relationships. The positive work culture begins with a supportive team and management comprised of some of the best and brightest in the industry. Planet is a regularly awarded and recognized Microsoft Federal Partner of the Year an unprecedented six times, Microsoft State and Local Partner of the Year six times, four-time Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year, and is the Microsoft Windows Partner of the Year award winner five consecutive years. We pride ourselves on still working with our first client from more than 20 years ago when we opened our doors. 

THE OPPORTUNITY: The role of the Microsoft License Sales Specialist will provide front line Microsoft license support for Planet Technologies’ customers. The Licensing Specialist will work with customers and the Planet Account Executives to understand and support the on-going licensing and operational needs of customer’s Microsoft environment. 

• Knowledge in Microsoft Agreements (AOS-G, CSP, EA’s)
• The ability to understand Microsoft's products and services, including Azure, Dynamics, Microsoft 365, etc.
• Proven sales success and expertise in selling Microsoft solutions (O365, Collab, Azure)
• Industry knowledge, ideally with experience in multiple sectors and industries
• Knowledge of Microsoft Sales Processes
• Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Executes recognized sales methods, processes and tools
• Sales and business background, with 3+ years of technology-related experience
• Attention to detail with all actions to create unmatched experiences for both clients and employees and must revel in doing unexpected and extraordinary service for others
• Critical thinking skills when evaluating information; must conclude the data received and then communicate both internally and externally with appropriate action steps

• Act as Customer Facing Licensing Expert "Consultant"
• Ability to manage current O365/Azure Agreements with renewals, addons and new subscriptions in different agreements
• Must focus on capturing all program changes and presenting error-free quotes for customers
• Qualify, drive and close license opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with accounts 
• Meet or exceed revenue and core priority targets, executing in accordance with prescribed Planet methods, processes, and tools
• Drive upsell Microsoft licenses

• High School diploma and 3 years of experience in a customer-facing technology sales role. 
• Experience reviewing and speaking about Microsoft contracts and licensing

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required.

Salaries for License Specialists at Planet Technologies range from $50,000 and $100,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefits Guide 2024-2025.