M365 Technical Advisor - Commerce

Company DescriptionUpwork, in collaboration with a leading American multinational technology company, is looking for English-speaking Microsoft 365 Technical Advisors who are experienced with commerce. This unique opportunity allows you to be at the forefront of Microsoft's products. If you have technical expertise in M365 products and a passion for innovation, we encourage you to apply.About Upwork:Upwork is the world's largest marketplace connecting businesses with independent talent across the globe. We are thrilled to support our client's business products, a game-changing initiative that will define the future of technology.About the Role:We are seeking skilled and experienced English-speaking Microsoft 365 Business Advisors - Engineers. You will be responsible for responding to technical advisory and technical implementation questions regarding M365 tools. Experience with CMAT and CST is required to be successful in this role.Are you ready to shape the future of technical excellence and customer success? We're looking for an exceptional M365 Engineer to join our dynamic team.What you'll do:Actively engage with customers to understand their business objectives and how Microsoft 365 can support their goals.Educate customers on Microsoft 365 products and services, guiding them on best practices for improving productivity and collaboration.Assist customers in evaluating the potential benefits of a Microsoft 365 subscription, providing personalized recommendations and tailored demos.Advise on different subscription plans and features, helping customers choose the best option for their needs and budget.Guide customers through new subscriptions or enhancing existing ones, including step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting.Stay updated on the latest Microsoft 365 updates and enhancements, and communicatethese effectively to customers.Document technical issues and solutions in a knowledge base.Collaborate with other technical support engineers to resolve complex technical issues.Ensure a high level of customer success, with a focus on moving customers from grace period to perpetual usage and increasing license utilization.Requirements:Experience with CMAT and CSTCommerce experienceTechnical advisory or implementation experience in a Microsoft 365 environment.Strong consultative and chat communication skills, emphasizing clarity, empathy, andprofessionalism.Preferred certifications: MVP, MCT, MCSA, MCSE (not mandatory).RAVE experience (a plus but not required).Device Requirements (a live verification will be conducted to ensure the following requirements are met prior to the start of the engagement):Computer that is not joined to another company's domain, neither managed by any remote management - inventory systems or toolsWindows 10 Pro (latest updates installed)Minimum of 8 GB RAM (16 is recommended)Core i3 processor (i5 is recommended)Minimum of 256GB Hard disk (256 SSD is recommended)LAN (local access network) requiredFor security requirements, freelancers will not connect to the provided systems and tools using WiFi.A minimum of 25 Mbps download speed & 10 Mbps upload speedNo 3rd-party antivirus software installedMedia devices that are Teams compliantMicrophone/headset with background noise canceling (not a phone headset)Webcam, preferably compatible with Windows Hello TechnologyIf you are selected to move forward you will need to complete the following steps with our onboarding team:Background check and authorizationIdentity check and location checkLive hardware check confirming the technical specifications required for the rolePayroll vendor documentationAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The hired candidates will be paid on a fixed pay, for tickets assigned/solved. Please submit a proposal with your desired budget, what your experience is with Microsoft 365 and its applications, along with any other information you'd like us to review in your proposal.Why Choose Us?We value diligence and teamworkCollaborate with subject matter experts and the team to ensure timely and effective case resolutionBe a part of innovation and customer satisfaction to various large organizations PRB