Microsoft
Business Development Manager
$86K–$187K
Redmond, WA +1 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, WA
San Francisco, CA - Experience
- 3+ years relevant work experience; stated alternatives: 5+ years with a bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with a master's/advanced degree, or equivalent experience. Also lists 4+ years in the technology industry or in a technical role as an additional qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field OR equivalent experience.
About the job
Manages business development opportunities and partnerships by researching markets, building stakeholder relationships, advancing deal pipelines, and supporting negotiation and post-deal governance.
What you'll do
- Develops target customer and partner lists, manages the opportunity pipeline, and supports deals through approval, negotiation, and closure.
- Builds relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders; researches industry trends and communicates Microsoft’s value proposition.
- Supports post-deal execution and governance, tracks issues, and develops KPIs to demonstrate business value.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years relevant work experience OR equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 5+ years relevant work experience OR Master's/Advanced Degree in Business, Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years relevant work experience OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years experience in the technology industry OR in a technical role (e.g., IT, Engineering).
Pay
USD $86,100 - $169,800 per year (base salary); USD $113,300 - $187,400 per year (base salary) for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area
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