Surface Category Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Microsoft Full time

**About Microsoft Consumer Sales Organization (CSO)**

We are a team that earns fans and drives growth by building emotional connections to delight and empower everyone. We engage with consumers globally throughout their shopping journeys, navigating both physical storefronts and digital visits across Direct and Partner Channels in Gaming, Windows, M365, and Surface.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of growing a multi-billion-dollar business, charting new areas of innovation, and impacting billions of lives around the world. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day.

In CSO, we are seeking a Surface Category Manager - ANZ (Australia & New Zealand).

**Job Overview**

The Surface Category Manager will play a crucial role in evolving existing and creating new categories across Consumer Devices. This role involves being the leading innovator in the Windows ecosystem, raising the bar for customer expectations of what PCs can be, setting the standard for product design of computing devices, and inspiring Microsoft's Windows ecosystem partners to new heights.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Manage business operations within Surface across Australia and New Zealand, serving as a subject matter expert.
  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the One Microsoft approach within the region.
  • Partner with sales to represent category strategy and drive outcomes with external partners.
  • Manage reporting and fiscal forecasting for top-line and bottom-line profit and loss.

**What You'll Need**

  • An advanced understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • The ability to analyze defined KPIs and scorecard metrics for a product or service area.
  • A deep understanding of financial performance data and models.

**Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum**

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team, driving innovation and growth in the technology industry. If you're passionate about consumer sales and have a strong background in category management, we encourage you to apply.



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