At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales for our Business AI Platform and solve customer challenges.
- Company: Join SAP, a leader in business application software with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Flexible working models and a commitment to inclusion and well-being.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic tech environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience in business software and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We help the world run better. 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, prioritise 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.
What you'll do:
- The Solution Sales Executive (SSE) partners with the end-to-end account owner to drive solution specific sales motions, bring in domain expertise to solve customer business challenges, and grow the customer’s SAP footprint through renewal and expansion to support long term customer success.
- Generate demand, manage pipeline, and close opportunities.
- Develop opportunity plans containing compelling solution value propositions.
- Conduct White Space analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Work with wider account team on sales campaigns.
- Manage customer relationships at the solution area/buying center level.
- Progress opportunities for move to cloud/expand footprint accounts or accounts which are new to the solution area.
- Utilise deep knowledge of how companies operate, business models, strategies, and end-to-end business processes.
- Stay informed about SAP’s competition and value drivers.
- Leverage SAP’s comprehensive team of experts and industry knowledge to effectively address customer needs.
- Build customer participation in relevant SAP communities, programs, and events.
- Facilitate collaboration with the partner ecosystem.
What you bring:
- Proven track record in business application software sales with overachievement of quota.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in sales of business software/IT solutions.
- Comprehensive understanding of integration and platform concepts.
- Deep understanding of the solution and solution innovations.
- Broad understanding of the SAP solution portfolio and the business processes it enables to drive customer value conversations.
- Established relationships with account teams, Customer Business Office (CBO) teams, and relevant geo unit leaders.
- Alignment with product/solution management teams and marketing organizations a plus.
- Demonstrated success with large transactions and challenging sales pursuits.
- Proven contractual and negotiation skills.
- Experience driving renewals, expansions, and up-sells of subscription or perpetual license-based solutions.
- Knowledge of financial, competitive, regulatory environment.
Meet your team:
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinker, high degree of creativity and innovation.
- Results-driven.
- Strong commercial/deal support skills, especially subscription-based.
Skills you’ll use:
- Professional Skills: Learning Agility, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Effective Communication.
- Tech Industry & SAP General Skills: Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cyber Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), SAP Cloud Suite Portfolio, RISE and GROW with SAP.
- Role Specific Skills: Demand Generation, Customer Value Proposition, Demonstration Skills, Industry Knowledge, Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building.
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.
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 realise their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Senior Solution Sales Executive - Business AI Platform (AI, AppDev, Integration) employer: SAP SE
At SAP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions personal growth and a collaborative work culture. Our commitment to inclusion, continuous learning, and employee wellbeing ensures that you can thrive in your role as a Senior Solution Sales Executive while making a meaningful impact across industries. With access to a wealth of resources and a supportive team, you'll find ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic environment.
