Solution Advisor Specialist - SAP Academy for Customer Success- Houston (Hybrid)

About the role

As a Solution Advisor within the SAP Academy for Customer Success, you will join a 10-month program designed to build a foundation for a successful customer-facing career at SAP. The program combines experiential learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship to develop your business, industry, and SAP solution skills while working with emerging technologies. You will gain real-world experience by collaborating with customers on their Digital Transformation journeys. Full-time employment begins on day one, with practical learning applications tailored to your role.

After completing the program, you will lead customer discovery sessions, uncover business challenges, and create high-impact software demonstrations to showcase SAP’s value. You will also support demand generation through marketing events and assist in deal execution by responding to request for proposals.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a 10-month SAP Academy for Customer Success program, including experiential learning and on-the-job training under senior mentorship.
• Participate in discovery sessions, executive meetings, and presentations to support deal execution.
• Deliver software demonstrations that highlight SAP’s unique value proposition to customers.
• Lead customer discovery sessions and survey activities to identify business challenges and innovation opportunities.
• Create and deliver compelling software demonstrations to differentiate SAP from competitors.
• Support demand generation through participation in marketing events.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify whitespace opportunities at existing accounts.
• Respond to request for proposals as part of deal execution support.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of professional experience with a strong foundation in technical and business processes.
• Exposure to relevant technologies/solutions and customer-facing skills.
• Technical and business process knowledge, combined with complex problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools to support solution delivery and operational efficiency.
• Cooperative and productive approach to working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to changing environments, and apply knowledge to deliver results.
• Understanding of AI fundamentals, uses, and ethics to identify business problems solvable with AI.
• Resilient mindset, embracing challenges with optimism and striving for growth.
• Strong business acumen, including demonstrated knowledge of business processes and/or industries.
• Proficiency in English to engage with SAP’s global network.

About SAP Academy for Customer Success

The SAP Academy for Customer Success offers a three-year journey that drives accountability and enhances productivity. It enables graduates to make an immediate impact in customer-facing roles while fostering long-term career growth and leadership potential. The program provides a unique opportunity to build a global network, collaborate with customers on real business challenges, and gain hands-on experience with world-class cloud solutions in a dynamic learning environment.

Schedule

• Hybrid work setup: three days a week in the office or on-site with customers/partners, following country-specific guidelines.
• Program includes a practical, immersive portion requiring four weeks (spread across two trips) in San Ramon, California.
• Vacation may not be approved during critical phases of the program to ensure full engagement.

Pay

The targeted annual combined compensation range for this position is $91,600–$205,700, inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target. The actual offer will depend on factors such as education, skills, experience, scope of the role, and location. Any variable incentive payout is contingent on company and personal performance.

Benefits

For a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements, please reference the SAP North America Benefits page.

Requisition ID: 457047 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 50% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time