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Please Note:
The role is based in Sydney
We will prioritise applications currently residing in Australia given restricted visa and relocation availability.
SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, and SAP Business Network are the leading providers of spend management solutions globally. Together, SAP Ariba and Fieldglass leverage advanced technology with the vast SAP Business Network, enabling companies to discover, connect, and collaborate with a global network of partners in a cloud-based environment. With these solutions, businesses of all sizes can optimize purchasing, cash management, and sales operations. Over 500,000 companies worldwide rely on SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, and SAP Business Network to streamline inter-company commerce and drive better outcomes.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The primary role of an SAP Intelligent Spend Management, Solution Sales Executive is to achieve the overall revenue goal. To achieve this goal, the Solution Sales Executive is responsible and accountable for:
Understanding the challenges of prospects and customers in the territory
Developing and executing a territory plan
Identifying and qualifying opportunities
Orchestrating the Virtual Account Team (VAT) including partners to develop a strategy and drive sales execution framework, by establishing clear solution, clear value and clear plan.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
It is expected that the Solution Sales Executive be adept at creating and nurturing senior executive relationships on their own, while positioning the SAP executives and broader account team at appropriate stages of the engagement. In that capacity, the Solution Sales Executive must:
Own the development and execution of programs together with the sales manager and VAT to drive pipeline & close deals
Be responsible for building relationships with the broader SAP organization and collaborate on account planning and execution of strategic, multi-LOB opportunities
Drive initial introduction meetings with customers to establish themselves as a trusted spend management advisor
Lead efforts to establish and develop market share and revenue attainment within named accounts
Develop repeatable best practices in securing expansion opportunities across named accounts
WORK EXPERIENCE
5+ years of professional experience in:
Account management in strategic and key accounts segments across multiple industries
Complex sales engagements that involve territory planning, account planning, and opportunity planning responsibilities
Deal crafting and complex deal structuring for large-value opportunities
Collaborating with large, diverse virtual account teams working on large-scale, multi-LOB opportunities especially in conglomerate accounts
Stakeholder management experience across C-level executives, B-level managers, and end-users
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Business / Engineering or Technology)
Ability to identify, qualify, and prioritize opportunities and related tasks
Knowledgeable in using value-selling processes and methodologies
Strong financial and business acumen and ability to relate spend management solutions with financial impact and business outcomes
Ability to tailor, articulate, and clearly communicate messages relevant to each target audience/receiver of information
Ability to work across diverse teams, skillsets, and experience
Ability to work under pressure and deal with complexities and ambiguities in the sales cycle
Ability to develop trusted relationships with both external and internal stakeholders
Problem-solving and consultative selling skills
Thoroughness and attention to relevant details
Ability to manage both strategic and operational responsibilities
Multi-tasking and time-management skills to manage parallel opportunities
Sincerely passionate about customer success, customer delight, and long-term customer relationships
Outcome focused and not role or designation focused
Continuous learner
Thorough, deliberate, and structured
Strong sense of accountability
Strong belief in maintaining integrity in selling
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: 410448 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.