Responsibilities

• To start, you will shadow a Channel Marketing Manager in the team – learning who we target, who we compete against, how we convince consumers to purchase Microsoft hardware and software.
• You will learn how to create a strategic marketing plan for the category that includes a clear vision for the future, actionable objectives, aligned marketing investments and measures of success.
• The role will involve taking sole responsibility for the delivery of critical marketing assets for our Retail Partners for both online and offline execution.
• To execute this plan, you would learn how to collaborate with a broad set of stakeholders across the consumer division at Microsoft locally, including account managers and Partner marketers.
• You will learn how our channel partners work, both online and physical stores. You will understand their businesses, what motivates them & how Microsoft can help them achieve their goals.
• Relationship management is key predominantly internal; you will need to be able communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation.

Requirements

• No degree yet (this is your launchpad!)
• 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English, grades A*-C or 9-4)
• 3 A-levels (A*-C), BTEC Nationals, T Level, or equivalent by September 2026

Preferred

• Apply entrepreneurial and innovative thinking to identifying and executing business opportunities
• Ability to analyze market data, draw relevant conclusions, develop accurate business plans and spot market opportunities
• Build and drive program execution
• Possess high standards for performance and compliance  
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholder groups
• Must be able to effectively articulate technology and product positioning to internal audiences.