You will own a portfolio of accounts and new business pursuits across Western Canada, leading opportunities from origination through close. You will work closely with regional leadership, delivery, solution, and alliance teams to build pipeline and convert priority wins, and you will lead a team of five Business Development Managers.
What you’ll do: Own sales outcomes for a defined portfolio of accounts and new logo pursuits across Western Canada
Contribute to the regional go-to-market plan in partnership with sales, delivery, and ecosystem partners
Lead end-to-end sales cycles — pipeline generation, deal shaping, commercial constructs, proposals, and closing
Build and maintain senior client relationships, engaging through workshops, value-based presentations, and account reviews
Partner with Microsoft and ecosystem partners to co-sell, originate, and grow pipeline
Lead a team of five Business Development Managers, with a strong focus on coaching, mentoring, and performance development
Support and mentor sales colleagues, solution architects, and pursuit teams; contribute to reusable sales assets
Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting, sales reporting, and commercial discipline
Build market presence and brand awareness in the region through industry engagement and networking
What you’ll bring . You are a client-focused seller with a solid track record of growing technology services revenue, shaping deals, and building lasting client relationships. You communicate clearly, influence effectively, and work well in a matrixed environment. You enjoy developing a small team and want the room to grow into broader sales leadership.
Skills & Experience: 8+ years of sales or solution experience in IT services, consulting,



or digital transformation (Microsoft ecosystem strongly preferred)
Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and influence senior stakeholders
Experience selling across Microsoft technologies — cloud (Azure), contemporary workplace, business apps, and data/AI
Deal shaping, commercial acumen, and business case development for solution-led engagements
Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring a small sales team
Bachelor’s degree in business or technology (or equivalent experience)
Skills: Strong client presence and the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships
Clear influencing and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Disciplined pipeline, opportunity, and forecast management
Ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced, global environment
Preferred qualifications Experience selling managed services, outsourcing, or transformation deals
Experience integrating service partners and ecosystem players into commercial constructs
Microsoft Certifications and/or relevant industry certifications
How success is measured: Success in this role is measured by revenue growth, deal conversion, pipeline health, client satisfaction, and the development and performance of your team of five across the Western Canada portfolio.
Compensation Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors,



which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
In addition to base pay, this Sales Leadership role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan subject to Plan terms.
See more information on our benefits here: Canada Employee Perks | Avanade
Annual Salary Range Toronto $175,000 - $195,000
Calgary $175,000 - $195,000
Vancouver $175,000 - $195,000
Ottawa $175,000 - $195,000
Montreal $175,000 - $195,000
At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well-being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.

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📌 Western Canada Sales Lead (Alberta)
🏢 1205 Avanade Canada Inc.
📍 Alberta