Company Description

Avanade is the leading innovator in digital services, business solutions and design-led experiences, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Born 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft to combine deep industry and business expertise with the best enterprise software solutions and platforms.

Avanade provides state-of-the-art solutions and applications based on Microsoft technology in the area of application & server infrastructure, cloud-based, desktop and workplace IT solutions, messaging, collaboration …

Team

You will join a highly specialized team with a broad skillset that is passionate on bringing excellence to our customers, striving continuesly to the ultimate client satisfaction. And helping them solve their most critical information and technology challenges trough innovation and creativity. Working from our office in Merelbeke, Brussels or client-site at our medium and large range clients.  With a perfect balance between work, training and knowledge sharing we constantly bringing the team to new levels.

Role

As an Azure Integration Architect, you are responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable integration solutions using Microsoft Azure services. You focus on creating robust architectures that connect cloud and on-premises systems through tools like Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management. As an architect, you collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable integration strategies. You ensure compliance with security, performance, and governance standards while optimizing for cost and efficiency. A key part of your role involves defining integration patterns, mentoring development teams, and enforcing best practices. You also evaluate emerging technologies such as IoT and event-driven architectures to support future business needs. You play a critical role in roadmap planning for iterative adoption of Azure Integration Services during digital transformation. Ultimately, as an Azure Integration Architect, you serve as a trusted advisor, enabling seamless connectivity across enterprise systems and driving innovation through modern integration approaches.

We work with the largest organizations in Belgium in various industries, which guarantees challenging and diverse work. The scale of the projects at our enterprise customers naturally brings additional challenges and opportunities. Some projects may last a year, others a little longer or shorter. The variety of projects gives you the opportunity to develop quickly and gain experience in different environments.

To strengthen our sales department in Brussels, we are currently looking for an additional Senior Sales Account Manager dedicated to Accenture & Avanade Services’ sales expansion at European Union (EU) account.

This additional Sales Account Manager will be deployed within Accenture Microsoft Business Group (AMBG) and will be responsible for a sub-set of the overall EU account sales planning preparation and execution. The sub-set allocated to the additional Sales Account Manager is related to Accenture/Avanade Services which are leveraging Microsoft technologies, assets and the strong partnership.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop new business for Accenture and Avanade Services leveraging Microsoft.
  Participate actively in the EU account sales growth planning.
• Drive and execute the sales plan by developing existing and new businesses at the European Institutions within established framework contracts.
• Develop and lead the AMBG Sales account plan and forecast, and provide regular progress report.
• Drive the sales process while leveraging Accenture & Avanade subject matter experts and executives, as needed.
• Maintain and develop commercial relationships with dedicated EU customers and potential future customers.
• Originate and qualify leads & opportunities via; networking, social media, events and/or other sources and develop relationships with C level executives within targeted EU directorates and institutions.
• Take accountability for qualification and closure of new business within the account from early origination to sales closure.
• Participate in answering RFPs in collaboration with technical teams.
• Participate to sales campaigns.
• Provide strategic direction and drive business with client to achieve revenue growth, profitability, and continuing customer satisfaction.

What We Are Looking For:

• Sales Professional with higher education degree in business, management, or related field.
• Extensive sales experience within the IT services industry with at least 5 years in a Sales leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience working within the European Union and associated organizations.
• Proven customer network and track record in maintaining trusted relationships with senior executives.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in selling Microsoft solutions and the full product stack.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on approach.
• Fluent in English and French or Dutch; other languages are an asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus
• Flexible working arrangements: remote options, adaptable schedules, and client-site opportunities
• Career development: structured learning programs, certifications, and access to global sales methodologies
• Mentorship and coaching: personalized guidance from experienced regional and global leaders
• Inclusive culture: diverse teams, recognition programs, and networking events
• Comprehensive benefits: health insurance, pension plans, and well-being initiatives
• Tools and resources: cutting-edge digital platforms and global knowledge networks to support your success

 
Enjoy Your Career:
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!  
 
Some of the best things about working at Avanade: 

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)  
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally  
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth 
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you  

 
Find out more about some of our benefits here [1] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade UK. 
 
A great place to work 
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!  
 
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page [2] Inclusion & Diversity | Avanade US. 
 
Create a future for our people that focuses on 
 
• Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by 
 
• Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress  
 
Accelerate the impact of our people by 
 
• Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one 
 
Learn more 
 
• [3] Sales Jobs | Avanade Netherlands 
 
Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs: 
 
• [4] Avanade Insights Blog | Avanade 
 
• [5] Inside Avanade Blog | Avanade 

References 
Visible links 
1. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits 
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity 
3. https://www.avanade.com/nl-nl/career/sales-jobs 
4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights 
5. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade

Help our clients transform their finance processes with Dynamics 365 Finance

Are you passionate about finance and technology? Do you want to work in a team of Microsoft professionals on innovative solutions for large companies in various industries? Do you have experience in implementing Dynamics 365 for Finance or previous versions? Are you ready to be part of the evolving, AI-enabled future of finance?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be the ERP Finance Consultant we are looking for! Join our team as a Finance Consultant and participate in the creation and implementation of innovative Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions to address our customers' business challenges.

Come join us

At Avanade, we are the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences on the Microsoft ecosystem. We have a diverse and talented team of experts who collaborate with our clients to deliver solutions that address their unique needs and challenges.

As a Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant, you will be part of our ERP team, which is responsible for delivering large-scale Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations projects. You will work closely with our clients to understand their finance processes and requirements, and design and implement a solution that supports and optimizes their business performance. You will also collaborate with a team of other experts, both onshore and offshore, to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the solution. You will also have the opportunity to learn from more experienced colleagues while sharing knowledge within our global ERP community.

What you’ll do

• Support the analysis and mapping of finance and related business processes at client organizations and assist in gathering business requirements through workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Configure and implement Dynamics 365 Finance functionality to support client processes, controls, and reporting needs.
• Contribute to the implementation lifecycle including configuration, testing, and deployment activities, working closely with both onshore and offshore team members.
• Support solution quality by following agreed standards, implementation methodologies, and best practices.
• Provide functional support to end users, including assisting with training sessions, preparing documentation, and supporting issue resolution during and after go-live.
• Participate in projects across different clients and industries, gaining exposure to a variety of finance processes and business environments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team alongside project managers, solution architects, functional consultants, and developers, while communicating closely with client key users.
• Support presales activities when needed by contributing finance-related input to proposals, demonstrations, or solution assessments.

Learn more

If you want to know more about working at Avanade, you can check out our website and read the stories shared by our colleagues.
You can submit your application through the link below and our recruitment team will be in contact with you. We can't wait to hear from you!

Enjoy your career

At Avanade, we care about your career development and growth. We offer you:

• An ambitious plan for individual growth supported by a career advisor.
• Access to a growing local and global ERP community.
• An extensive training and development program.
• A good atmosphere in a challenging international environment.
• A good pension scheme.
• A total of 20 vacation days and 12 ATV days per year.
• Collective discounts, insurance and many other extras.

A great place to work

At Avanade, we believe in making a genuine human impact in everything we do. We are a diverse and inclusive community of people who share a passion for technology and innovation. We have a positive and collaborative culture, where we support each other and have fun along the way. We are committed to corporate citizenship and to making a difference in the world.

Are you ready to join us and make your mark? Then apply now by sending in your CV via our website.