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, 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.
All SAP locations in Germany as for example Walldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Ratingen, Eschborn, Gerlingen, Hallbergmoos are possible.
What you'll build:
The Senior Solution Sales Executive (f/m/d) (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.
1. Generate demand, manage pipeline, and close opportunities
2. Develop opportunity plans containing compelling solution value propositions
3. Conduct White Space analysis to identify growth opportunities
4. Work with wider account team on sales campaigns
5. Manage customer relationships at the solution area/buying center level
6. Progress opportunities for move to cloud/expand footprint accounts or accounts which are new to the solution area
7. Utilize deep knowledge of how companies operate, business models, strategies, and end-to-end business processes
8. Stay informed about SAP’s competition and value drivers
9. Leverage SAP’s comprehensive team of experts and industry knowledge to effectively address customer needs
10. Build customer participation in relevant SAP communities, programs, and events
11. Facilitate collaboration with the partner ecosystem
What you bring:
12. Proven track record in business application software sales with overachievement of quota
13. Several years of experience in sales of business software/IT solutions
14. Deep understanding of the solution and solution innovations
15. Broad understanding of the SAP solution portfolio and the business processes it enables to drive customer value conversations
16. Established relationships with account teams, Customer Business Office (CBO) teams, and relevant geo unit leaders
17. Alignment with product/solution management teams and marketing organizations a plus
18. Demonstrated success with large transactions and challenging sales pursuits
19. Proven contractual and negotiation skills
20. Experience driving renewals, expansions, and up-sells of subscription or perpetual license-based solutions
21. Knowledge of financial, competitive, regulatory environment
22. Full working proficiency in German and Business English, with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus
23. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
24. Strategic thinker, high degree of creativity and innovation
25. Excellent executive presence
26. Results-driven
27. Strong commercial/deal support skills, especially subscription-based
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.