The Windows & Device Sales (WDS) organization leads the global sales and go-to-market strategy for Windows devices, delivering AI-powered devices and Microsoft cloud experiences through a robust partner ecosystem. WDS spans Surface and OEM devices, and integrates the full Microsoft services stack—including M365, GamePass, Copilot, Windows 365, Azure Local, and more.
WDS is uniquely positioned to serve all device brands, partner channels, and customer segments, combining build and sell motions to delight both commercial and consumer customers worldwide. This team is chartered to accelerate innovation, reclaim performance leadership in the PC market, and drive adoption of Copilot+ PC activations, Windows refreshes, and M365 growth
We are seeking a Senior Category Manager Surface - Korea.
Surface represents the Best of Microsoft and is responsible for evolving existing and creating new categories across Consumer Devices. Surface’s mission is to build products that create complete magical experiences to empower every person and organization to achieve more. The role of Surface is to be the leading innovator in the Windows ecosystem, raising the bar for customer expectations of what PCs can be, setting the standard for product design of computing devices, and inspiring Microsoft's Windows ecosystem partners to new heights.
In Surface, our business goal is clear: Profitably Grow Surface Volume & Share. We accomplish this goal in two ways:
- Selling TO our retail partners: Use consumer insights, market data, store level analysis, and device sales information to evaluate our business performance and develop seasonal, launch & sustain plans to improve our partners business, win share, sell units, and drive revenue/ GM.
- Selling THRU our retail partners: Plan and execute thoughtful and impactful promotions and full-funnel-marketing plans, focused on driving purchase intent, conversion & post purchase advocacy & consumer lifetime value for Surface devices & accessories.
This role is flexible in that you can work up to 40% from home.

