Account Executive - Corporate Field - Public Services - Northeast
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the end-to-end account owner, managing sales of software licenses and cloud subscriptions and establish a trusted relationship with the customer.
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to ensure sustainable growth and achieve/exceed revenue targets.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of each customer’s technology landscape, strategic goals, and competitive environment.
- Maintain pipeline management, ensuring a healthy and advancing sales funnel.
- Leverage internal resources, including marketing, inside sales, and partner channels, to drive demand and manage opportunities.
- Utilize SAP’s comprehensive solution portfolio, including industry-specific and line-of-business (LoB) solutions, to effectively address customer needs.
- Conduct White Space analysis to identify and execute up-sell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
- Orchestrate and deploy appropriate teams to ensure successful sales outcomes, embodying the "OneSAP" approach.
- Stay informed about SAP’s competition and position SAP solutions effectively against them.
- Maintain accurate customer and pipeline information within CRM systems.
- Lead and orchestrate remote and cross-functional teams to align with the customer’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure that account teams and partners are well-prepared and strategically positioned for all customer interactions.
- Maximize the value derived from SAP’s extensive sales support ecosystem.
Requirements
- Up to 5+ years of experience in sales of complex business software/IT solutions.
- Proven success in business application software sales and leading team-selling environments.
- Demonstrated ability to handle large transactions and lengthy sales campaigns in a fast-paced, competitive market.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in renewals, expansions, and up-sells of subscription-based solutions.
- Fluent in Business English, with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Experience in managing and growing sales pipelines.
- Knowledge of SAP’s solution portfolio and industry-specific solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Skills
- CRM Systems
- Business Application Software Sales
- Team Selling
- Customer Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- White Space Analysis
- Competitive Positioning
- Remote Team Leadership
- Customer Interaction Management
- Sales Support Ecosystem
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Health and wellness programs
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive insurance packages
- Employee referral program
- Equal opportunity and diversity initiatives
Pay
The targeted annual combined range for this position is 115,200 - 274,600 USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process.
Schedule
This role requires 0 - 50% travel.