In Consumer Sales Organization (CSO) we are a global team at Microsoft responsible for sales across Devices & Creativity (Windows, Microsoft 365, and Surface) and Gaming. CSO puts the consumer at the center, helping them discover, learn, and buy through direct and partner channels in over 120 countries around the world. Our team works with ecosystem partners and internal business groups to drive digital excellence and e-commerce capability, as well as accelerate cloud and subscription adoption. Together, we win by delivering compelling at-home and on-the-go experiences combining intelligent edge devices and services that create Microsoft fans for life.   

In the Devices & Creativity Org, the priority is to help people make the most of their time within 4 focus areas: organize your life, protect what’s important, connect with others, and bring out your best. The focus is on the Modern Life products – M365 & Windows Consumer. The key priorities are to define and execute our consumer product and/solution go-to-market strategy; influence product roadmap, business models and strategy; and manage long term health of the business through actionable customer insights to and from partners. 

We are looking for a Devices & Creativity  Category lead for Japan. The Category Lead role leads the team of Category Managers that focus on their specific business (Windows and/or M365), and drives business by establishing strategic frameworks, enabling programs and execution across consumer channels optimized by geo, drive growth opportunities, and ensure CSO hits all KPIs and revenue target. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.