About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We help the world run better</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p><p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#32363a">We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated <strong>Solution Sales Executive Expert (m/w/d)</strong> to join our <strong>Business Technology Platform (BTP) and Business Data Cloud (BDC)</strong> team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by developing strategic relationships and generating pipeline opportunities within your designated territory. You should be able to address the specific business challenges of the Customers in the covered Industries. </span><span style="color:#32363a">The Senior Sales Executive is a customer-facing, sales-focused position driving the end-to-end sales process from identifying and generating the business demand to commercial closing for our cloud solutions within BTP and BDC. </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#32363a">These sales cycles can be standalone or part of a Cloud ERP customer transformation. </span></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#32363a">What You Will Do</span></strong></span></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a Solution Sales Executive Expert, your primary objective will be to achieve your overall revenue goals by creating a robust territory business plan and executing it.</span></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#32363a">Key responsibilities include:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px;text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Deep Industry Specialization</strong>: existing and continuous development of target Industries' expertise.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Revenue Generation</strong>: Identify and qualify opportunities while developing and executing strategies to drive sales success.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Territory Development and Management</strong>: Create an opportunity plan that effectively communicates the value proposition of SAP’s targeted solutions to potential customers and prospects.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with the Sales Manager and teams to implement programs that enhance pipeline growth and facilitate deal closure.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Account Planning</strong>: Collaborate with the Value Added Team (VAT) to educate target accounts on solutions and strategize for key accounts.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Sales Cycle Management</strong>: Uncover and manage sales cycle opportunities to maximize engagement with prospects.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Market Expansion</strong>: Lead initiatives to establish, develop, and expand market share and drive revenue within assigned accounts.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Sales Best Practices</strong>: Develop and implement sales best practices to ensure repeatable success across the territory.</span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#32363a">What You Bring</span></strong></span></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Experience</strong>: <strong>Minimum of 15 years</strong> of sales experience in business software and/or IT solutions, with at least 10 years specializing in database management solutions, analytics,<br>data integration, AI solutions, and application development in the focus Industries</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Industry specialization</strong>: Retail, Consumer Products, or Financial Services</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Executive Engagement</strong>: Proven experience selling to CXOs with a strong track record of managing large accounts and facilitating technology discussions.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Achievement Orientation</strong>: Demonstrated success in meeting targets and driving new business opportunities</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to translate complex data concepts into business value propositions.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions.</span></li> <li style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.</span></li> </ul> <p style="color:#32363a;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p> <p 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