. In this role, you will collaborate with both new and existing partners who are eager to expand their Azure and AI customer base.
This is a 12-month contract - but it's far more than just a temporary role - it's a launchpad into the heart of the Microsoft ecosystem.
As our Microsoft Cloud & AI Platform Ambassador you'll gain
direct engagement with Microsoft
, working alongside their teams and ours to help our partners increase their service offering. This is your opportunity to join Pax8,
Microsoft Partner of the Year
, contributing to our expansion across Europe and collaborating closely with Pax8 leadership.
It's a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of Microsoft's AI transformation, build deep relationships with top partners, and make a measurable impact in the UK SMB market. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, expand your Microsoft expertise, or step into a high-visibility role, this is your chance to do it with Pax8 - one of the most innovative companies in the cloud ecosystem.
About Pax8
Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support, giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.
Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience.
We are Pax8 where our employee experience meets customer experience - come and be "work happy" with us!
Your responsibilities will be diverse and impactful:
Inspire Partners with the Power of AI
You'll lead conversations with MSPs and their clients, showing them how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can transform the way they work.
Drive Scalable Customer Acquisition
You'll work with partners to build marketing and sales strategies that scale Microsoft 365 and Copilot adoption across the UK SMB market.
Support the Full Customer Lifecycle
You'll help MSPs build strong practices around acquisition, renewals, and upselling - ensuring long-term customer success.
Create Demand and Excitement
You'll run campaigns, host webinars, and support events that generate buzz and drive interest in AI-powered solutions.
Be the Face of Microsoft at Events
You'll represent Microsoft and Pax8 at events, summits, and bootcamps - building relationships and sharing insights.
More about us:
Best Companies:
Awarded Number 50 in the UKs Best Companies
Our Journey from the US to EMEA: https://www.pax8.com/blog/office-opening-bristol/
Get a feel for our progress, culture and how we constantly strive to be better and do better below:
We win awards for our people's hard work and the positive experiences they have while doing it. For that reason, we are proud to have just been certified as a
'Great Place to Work'
.
What you need to thrive in this role
Sales-Driven and Results-Oriented
You have a strong sales mindset, are motivated by outcomes, and know how to pitch the Microsoft Modern Work suite to partners and customers to drive adoption and close deals.
Proven Microsoft Sales Experience
You've successfully sold Microsoft products before - ideally in Modern Work or AI--and know how to position their value to partners and customers.
Microsoft 365 Know-How
You're familiar with Microsoft 365 and Copilot and ideally have advanced knowledge of the suite.
Experience in the Tech Ecosystem
You've worked at a technology vendor or in a similar environment and understand how the Microsoft partner ecosystem operates.
Certified or Ready to Be
You either hold Microsoft 365 certifications (MS-900, MS-700) or are ready to complete them within your first two months.
Educational Background That Supports Your Passion
You may have a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering - but your curiosity and drive matter just as much.
Fluent Communicator
You speak and write English fluently, making it easy to connect with partners and stakeholders across the UK.
Driven by Growth
You have a passion for technology, a learning mindset, and a desire to grow--both personally and professionally.
We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don't meet 100% of the bullet points! We cultivate an environment where we value and encourage a diverse range of perspectives.
We review and acknowledge every application using real humans - please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too!
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to 70k per annum
Bonus scheme
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Dedicated time for training and personal development
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Private healthcare covered by Bupa
Dental Plan covered by Unum
Health & Wellbeing coaching support
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Royal London Workplace pension scheme
Pax8 Cycle to Work Support Scheme Available
Fun and frequent company and team socials
Designated Office & Working pattern
Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working
Hybrid & Home Office Working
9-5:30 working hours
Designated Office: with hotdesking available at Farnborough
Pax8 Bristol Office Environment
Amazing brand new offices at The Distillery
City Centre location within a 5 minute walk from Temple Meads Station
Set across 3 floors with natural light, break out rooms, balcony spaces and a wellness area
Games area with X-Box, Table-Tennis, Air-Hockey and Pool Table!
State-of-the-art Top Brewer Coffee Machines on every floor
Dedicated desks with laptop dock and two monitors
Regular social and community events
If you struggle to get "time out" we're happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the talent partner managing this role, Dan, on +44 117 457 8923 (No Agencies Please)
What's in it for you?
There's plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2021 was 38%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers and extensive "born in the cloud" mentors available for your growth. We'll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level. You might even get to exchange work location one day with your colleagues in the USA or across Europe but even if you can't travel right now we guarantee you'll still have fun!
Why Pax8?
Our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks will be completed for UK candidates only, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, Vero.
Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the UK. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with GDPR best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.