About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><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"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Location flexible. Can also be based in France or Benelux</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Role Overview</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Customer Success Manager engages with SAP’s customers to drive and accelerate their value realization and to ensure business outcomes are achieved through the consumption of purchased solutions and success service entitlements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Customer Success Manager is responsible for the orchestration of resources and execution of activities for a designated set of customer accounts across the lifecycle. This includes post-sales account management strategy development, success plan definition and execution (adoption & consumption), relationship management, issue mitigation, escalation handling, and identification of expansion opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The role drives mutual success for both the customer and SAP across the full lifecycle.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Core Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Develop and implement account strategies and consumption plans that drive measurable customer outcomes and support subscription renewals</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Build trusted customer relationships to enable value-based consumption and adoption activities</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitor SLA performance and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Engage with Global Customer Success Centers to leverage expertise throughout the customer lifecycle</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Use data and tools to manage adoption and consumption activities, including Relationship Assessments and Outcome Success Plans</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Act as the primary escalation point for assigned customer accounts</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to success methodologies, playbooks, and best practices</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Identify opportunities to expand the SAP footprint through additional licenses or services</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Leadership Responsibilities (Manager Role)</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">As a people manager, the Specialist Customer Success Manager (S-CSM) Manager is responsible for supporting the success of their team by identifying development opportunities and enabling team members to achieve their goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The S-CSM Manager drives key KPIs such as:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Revenue growth</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">dACV</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Go-lives</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">References</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lead generation</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The role ensures proactive customer engagement to drive long-term customer success across the SAP lifecycle and operates across Market Units and regional Cloud organizations (Sales, Support, Services).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The S-CSM Manager leads a team by region or industry to scale business operations and drive sustainable customer outcomes.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Key Job Attributes</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Achieves revenue and business case goals defined in customer contracts</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Improves customer retention and referenceability through strong renewal performance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Improves customer satisfaction aligned with SAP Net Promoter metrics</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Serves as a key member of the customer engagement leadership team</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Drives profitable revenue growth across the customer base</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provides leadership and operational oversight across customer engagement operations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Supports regional business development initiatives in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Ecosystem teams</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provides strategic direction to strengthen SAP Cloud positioning and value proposition</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Oversees account reviews, renewals, and expansion activities</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Develops strategic account plans and operating goals</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provides feedback to SAP leadership on market conditions and product needs</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Leads organizational development and performance improvement initiatives</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manages and develops direct reports</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience & Qualifications</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Account Management Experience</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">11+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or related roles</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong customer success mindset with ability to build executive relationships and trusted advisor status</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience managing complex customer situations and executive discussions</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated success driving renewals, expansions, and upsell opportunities in subscription-based environments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong understanding of SAP’s Land, Adopt, Consume, Expand model</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Functional Expertise</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Expert domain knowledge within SCM (Supply Chain Management); industry expertise is a plus</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with cloud software solutions and delivery models</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with complex transformation programs in consulting or advisory environments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to operate in complex organizations and manage risk mitigation and escalations</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Soft Skills</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong program and project management capabilities</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Governance and stakeholder management expertise</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Commercial mindset with deal support experience</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:10.0pt">SAP-Specific Knowledge</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Broad understanding of SAP SCM solutions and business processes</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Established relationships within SAP ecosystem and customer landscape</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of SAP support processes and tools (e.g., CEW, Totango, CRM, adoption reporting)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Significant experience in enterprise software environments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree required</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Location</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The role is based in Denmark.</span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt">There is no relocation budget available, and candidates must already reside in Denmark.</span></p><p style="margin-top:8.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span 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