Software Licensing Specialist

Software Licensing Specialist - Microsoft/Multi-Vendor

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The role

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

SoftwareOne is a leading global provider of end-to-end software and cloud technology solutions. We empower companies to transform their businesses by helping them manage and optimize their software and cloud investments. We are currently seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Software Licensing Specialist to join our team…

This role involves ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, optimizing software usage, and providing guidance on licensing strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert mentorship on all Microsoft purchasing motion.
• Manage and maintain software licensing agreements ensuring flawless accuracy in pricing, volumetrics as well as compliance with terms and conditions.
• Support regular audits to ensure proper usage and distribution of software licenses.
• Collaborate with IT and procurement teams to optimize software licensing costs and usage.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers, Solution Specialists, and other cross-functional departments to provide guidance and support on software licensing issues and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in software licensing policies and regulations.
• Assist in the negotiation and renewal of software licensing agreements.
• Follow the Microsoft T-36 framework throughout the customer's agreement lifecycle, including Quarterly Business Reviews, True-up, anniversary processes, and road mapping.
• Uncover and develop opportunities within our customer base that align with our GTM strategy
• Attend internal/external customer calls and co-present with the sales team as a subject matter expert
• Develop and maintain active customer account plans to improve opportunities and increase gross profit attainment
• Aid in resolving issues and addressing concerns in collaboration with customers, software vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist with customer setup and onboarding with SoftwareOne and Vendors as required

Functional Skills

• Proven experience with Microsoft volume licensing agreements.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Provide customers with a beneficial perspective on industry trends and their own business, understanding SoftwareOne's selling framework

Process & System Management-Skilled

• Apply standard methodologies, bringing to bear repeatable and scalable processes and systems throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Analyze build of materials against incentive levers to accurately forecast and improve incentive returns
• Apply data to gain a better understanding of customers and cultivate stronger relationships, drawing valuable insights to inform organizational strategies.
• Tailor solutions and sales messages to meet customer needs confidently and credibly

Foundational Skills

• Building Relationships-Advanced
• Establish relationships characterized by high acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
• Work together to achieve common goals by sharing ideas and thinking productively and efficiently

Problem Solving-Skilled

• Identify the crux of issues and build workable solutions, making reasoned decisions based on analysis

Data Savvy-Skilled

• Use business-related data to generate solutions, employing statistical or spreadsheeting skills

Analytical Reasoning-Skilled

• Use logic and mathematics to break down information and propose solutions
• Improve results by placing a strong emphasis on quality and efficiency, embodying the notion that "how" we do something is as important as "what" we achieve.
• Consistently exceed expectations by excelling in your field, showing empathy, and demonstrating respect
• Achieve outstanding results with speed, passion, and expertise

Communicate with Impact-Advanced

• Work collaboratively and influence others to gain support and drive best results
• Stay relevant by emphasizing your approach, skills, and behaviors, being flexible and accountable in your role
• Understand how your role advances SoftwareOne's goals, anticipating opportunities and embracing challenges
• Apply a growth mindset supported by continuous learning and innovation

What We Need to See from You

• Full-time work rights in Australia
• Location: Perth, Melbourne or Sydney (Ability to commute to our local office twice a week)
• Minimum 2 years+ enterprise experience with Microsoft volume licensing programs
• Preferred to have the M365 and or Azure fundamentals certification

Why SoftwareOne?

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Please note that SoftwareOne does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement (Job-Specific per our global standard) with the agency/recruiter, SoftwareOne will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionCustomer Service, Consulting, and Sales

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