Microsoft Employee Reviews for Solutions Sales Specialist

"Not a customer-focused company."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I liked the interesting projects. The business card opened lots of doors."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Get lots of money because you will sacrifice everything else."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"Our customers seemed to truly despise Microsoft, and this animosity was clearly built up over many years. Some managers I sold to would refuse to buy enterprise class products from Microsoft, because they had no confidence in Microsoft to perform. Also, the company was not good at supporting creative solutions which spanned multiple product categories. There was poor management, and mediocre products. The worst part of the job was the culture of self-promotion."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get out of email and into the field. Meet with real customers."

"Microsoft is a good place to be."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"The atmosphere was electric and fed your desire to improve and learn more."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be truthful."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"You are always a target or a stepping stone for someone."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Is it really that hard to be a quality person and a quality manager"