Strategic Account Executive / Strategic Account Executive (Female)

Microsoft Schweiz GmbH - July 23, 2026

Overview

Join us in shaping the future of work, where transforming an industry begins with bold ideas, trusted partnerships, and the courage to reimagine what is possible.

As a Strategic Account Executive for Adecco Group, you will lead one of our most strategic customer relationships at a pivotal moment in the workforce solutions industry. Adecco is a global leader in this field, operating in over 60 countries and connecting millions of people with job opportunities each year, in addition to offering recruitment, upskilling, and career transition services.

You will be at the forefront of transitioning Adecco from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale impact. According to our research, 45% of business leaders anticipate the integration of AI agents into workflows within the next 12 months, yet only 36% believe their talent strategy adequately demonstrates how AI will create opportunities for employees. This scenario presents a unique mandate for us: to assist Adecco in bridging the gap between ambitious AI initiatives, workforce readiness, trusted governance, and measurable business outcomes.

This role goes beyond that of a typical account executive. It represents an opportunity to help redefine how one of the world’s leading workforce companies leverages AI, data, and cloud innovations to shape the future of work. For the right leader, the Adecco Strategic Account Executive position offers the chance to build trusted executive partnerships, drive industry-level transformation, and make a tangible difference for clients, candidates, employees, and the broader labor market.

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead Microsoft’s executive relationship with Adecco, aligning technology investments to the company’s business transformation and future-of-work strategy.
  • Develop and execute a multi-year account strategy that accelerates growth through AI, data, cloud, security, and workforce transformation initiatives.
  • Drive C-level discussions on industry disruption, assisting Adecco in reimagining its business model through agentic innovation, intelligent platforms, and AI-powered workforce solutions.
  • Orchestrate Microsoft’s extended team and partner ecosystem to deliver measurable business outcomes, customer success, and long-term strategic value.
  • Identify, create, and close transformational opportunities while acting as a trusted advisor to Adecco’s top business and technology leaders.

Qualifications

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree and significant experience leading strategic enterprise accounts, business transformation programs, or large-scale customer engagements, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in translating business strategy into technology and transformation roadmaps, along with proven success in engaging and influencing top-level executives and decision-makers.
  • Extensive experience in closing complex, multi-million-dollar business opportunities and forging long-term partnerships.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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