Senior Solution Sales Executive - Business Data Cloud

Job Description

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.

The SAP Business Data Cloud Senior Sales Executive will drive the sales and market presence of SAP's Business data cloud solutions, leveraging AI capabilities to transform businesses. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of SAP technologies, data management, and AI integration to effectively communicate these solutions' value to prospective clients. 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.

What you’ll do/ Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy and Execution
  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to promote SAP Business Data Cloud solutions.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve or exceed sales targets.
  • Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and customer needs.
• Customer Engagement and Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within client organizations.
  • Engage in consultative conversations to understand customer challenges and propose tailored SAP Business Data solutions.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.
• Product Expertise and Demonstration
  • Serve as a product expert on SAP Business Data Cloud offerings, including AI capabilities.
  • Deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations to showcase the benefits of SAP's data solutions.
  • Address technical objections and guide customers through solution implementation.
• Collaboration and Resource Management
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to orchestrate resources that support customer engagements and accelerate deal closure.
  • Strong alignment with the Account teams, Customer Success Partners & Partner Business manager to drive successful adoption and consumption of SAP Business Data Cloud technologies

What you bring/ Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in technology sales or cloud solutions.
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales quotas.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and compellingly.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying customer needs and providing solutions.

• Preferred:
  • Understanding of SAP technologies including SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW and SAP Business AI. Generic knowledge about SAP Business Technology Platform is useful.
  • Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data engineering tools.
• Experience in enterprise solution selling focused on data management and AI integration.
• • Extensive industry network for business development.
  • Knowledge of data engineering, machine learning, AI, and their ecosystem.
  • Ability to articulate Databricks' value propositions to stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with the SAP Business Suite and SAP Line of Business solutions.
  • Awareness of trends in data management, business intelligence, and analytics technologies.
  • Understanding of industries and verticals relevant to SAP’s data and analytics solutions and verticals that are key markets for SAP’s data and analytics solutions

• Soft skills:
  • Exceptional communication, both verbal and non-verbal.
  • Strategic thinking with a high degree of creativity and innovation.
  • Strong executive presence and results-driven mindset.
  • Ability to work across multiple teams within a matrix organization.

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 world.

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Requisition ID: 455364 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid