Digital Sales Executive - German Speaker jobs at Sap in Australia

What You Bring

We are planning a practical and immersive portion of our program, which will have participants spend between 4 and 6 weeks, spread across two trips, in San Ramon, California. This experience is designed to provide unparalleled hands-on learning and networking opportunities. *Please note that this is still in the planning phase, and the final decision will be confirmed by the first quarter of 2026. We will ensure that this information is communicated promptly and that sufficient time is provided for necessary preparations.

During intensive phases of the program, it is critical that all participants are fully engaged and present to ensure maximum learning and success. As such, vacation will not be approved during some critical times of the program.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Directly interact with customers and prospects to position the value of SAP's Solutions and Services as supported by ROI, business case development, references, and supporting analyst data.
• Work effectively with the Cloud Lead HCM and Business Networks in BeLux to develop and execute programs to drive the sustainability pipeline
• Educate the Large Enterprise Account Executive and regional Virtual Account Team (VAT) about the sustainability solution set and its importance
• Uncover and run sales cycles on sustainability-based opportunities as directed by the Sales Leadership
• Support Account Executives in establishing, developing, and expanding market share and attaining revenue within named verticals
• Lead various sales objectives related to leveraging existing installations of Successfactors HCM suite of applications and by identifying new business opportunities within named customers
• Develop best practices by securing repeatable and expansive opportunities across Named Accounts
• Play a lead role in developing, within established customers of SAP, the go-to-market and sales plan associated with sustainability solutions
• Play a lead role in identification and development of net new accounts for sustainability solutions
• Work with the Sales leadership team to determine the target ratio for developing net new revenue opportunities among inside accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's Degree or higher strongly preferred
• Strong personal interest in sustainability topics and HR solutions
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the focus sector/industry, including business drivers as well as a current contact network in BeLux
• Highest level of professional courtesy, mutual respect, and ethics
• High standard of excellence, professionalism, and role model behavior
• Interaction with senior executives across multiple industries
• Strong C-level/board level communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with consultative selling methodologies
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in both English, Dutch and/or French

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3-5+ years’ software sales experience, but with a minimum of 3 years of experience in selling HCM Cloud applications is preferred. As an alternative you may have 5+ years of pure HR / HR Management experience
• Experience working the full cycle of complex sales and presenting to multiple levels within clients
• Consistent over-quota performance and top tier company ranking
• Consistent and high income track record of above OTE achievement.
• Stability: proven history of being a top performer in a company for multiple years runnin

This role is based in Brussels because of customer proximity requirements and we can only consider candidates which will not require a relocation.

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What you'll do:

The Account Executive (AE) role empowers customers to achieve their full potential by strategically positioning SAP cloud solutions to address their unique business challenges and lay a strong foundation for future success. The role includes the following key aspects:

• Account & Customer Relationship Management:
  • 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.
• Demand Generation, Pipeline, and Opportunity Management:
  • 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.
• Sales Excellence:
  • 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.
• Leading a (Virtual) Account Team:
  • 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.

What you bring:

• 10+ 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 andMandarin,with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus.

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.

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• Join a highly motivated team with a deep understanding of SAP’s solution portfolio.
• Engage in collaborative work with SAP leadership and industry teams to drive customer success.
• Align with product/solution management teams to enhance your strategic engagements.
• Leverage your expertise while working in a dynamic and challenging environment at the forefront of SAP’s customer engagements.

We win with inclusion
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for theSuccessful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Requisition ID: 433088 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 80% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

What you'll do:

The Account Executive (AE) role empowers customers to achieve their full potential by strategically positioning SAP cloud solutions to address their unique business challenges and lay a strong foundation for future success. The role includes the following key aspects:

• Account & Customer Relationship Management:
  • 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.
• Demand Generation, Pipeline, and Opportunity Management:
  • 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.
• Sales Excellence:
  • 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.
• Leading a (Virtual) Account Team:
  • 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.

What you bring:

• 10+ 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 andMandarin,with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus.

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.

:

• Join a highly motivated team with a deep understanding of SAP’s solution portfolio.
• Engage in collaborative work with SAP leadership and industry teams to drive customer success.
• Align with product/solution management teams to enhance your strategic engagements.
• Leverage your expertise while working in a dynamic and challenging environment at the forefront of SAP’s customer engagements.

We win with inclusion
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for theSuccessful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Requisition ID: 433090 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 80% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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Janelyn Sysim
Janelyn Sysim

What You’ll Do

As an Account Executive within the SAP Academy for Customer Success, you will be responsible for the following:

• Successfully complete a 10-month learn-apply program, which includes classroom phases and field phases with your sales team, that enhances your support in the role and is a critical customer-facing function within our Customer Success Board Area.
• Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional, experiential learning focusing on digital transformation, global intelligence, human skills, business and technology acumen, solution/industry knowledge, and strategy/tools/process.
• Learn how to drive value across the customer lifecycle through solution adoption and ongoing renewals that foster account expansion.
• Receive onboarding in your local market with on-the-job training and mentoring by a Senior Account Executive in the field. You will be able to work both behind the scenes and directly with customers.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of professional experience in a quota-carrying sales environment in a technology company OR in a role with significant exposure to business processes.
• Experience generating opportunities, qualifying leads, and managing sales pipelines across a defined territory with a proven track record of building customer relationships and articulating value propositions.
• A cooperative and productive approach to working relationships, internally and externally.
• A strong ability to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to changing environments, and apply knowledge to deliver results.
• An understanding of AI fundamentals, uses, and ethics, to identify business problems solvable with AI.
• A resilient mindset, embracing challenges with optimism and consistently striving for growth and success.
• Strong Business Acumen, including demonstrated knowledge of business processes and/or industries.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) to effectively engage with our global and local network.

We are planning a practical and immersive portion of our program, which will likely involve participants spending four (4) weeks, spread across two trips, in San Ramon, California. This experience is designed to provide unparalleled hands-on learning and networking opportunities. *Please note the in-person component is still in the planning phase, and the final decision will be confirmed by the first quarter of 2026. We will ensure that this information is communicated promptly, and that sufficient time is provided for necessary preparations

During intensive phases of the program, it is critical that all participants are fully engaged and present to ensure maximum learning and success. As such, vacation will not be approved during some critical times of the program

We win with inclusion

Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

• Actively leverage cutting edge technologies to ensure compelling customer interactions, delivering volume, value, and velocity in the assigned sales territory.
• Collaborate with Digital Hub resources (Digital Solution Advisory, Digital Deal Strategy, Digital Assets, etc.) to deliver the best value to our customers, at speed, and being able to reach as many accounts as possible.
• Collaborate with Partner Business Managers to create partner business plans for the territory covered, identifying growth opportunities and actively engaging in strategies to maximize revenue.
• Support the creation, monitoring, and review of business development activities related to solution or industry specialization. Propose innovative approaches to generate new business and execute them, either directly or indirectly through marketing, sales development, or partner teams.
• Coach partner sales representatives on engaging with prospects in complex software deals within the specialization area. Help position the value of the respective software or industry solution by providing ROI analysis, business case development, references, analyst data, etc.
• Collaborate with Sales Development Executives to drive more pipeline and successfully move prospects through the customer journey with SAP.
• Successfully leverage all SAP sales channels (SAP Store, Partners, direct sales, etc.) to achieve sales targets and provide the best customer experience possible.
• Support the team and the organization in the prevention and⁄or identification of challenges, the ideation of possible solutions, and driving projects for the greater benefit.
• Represent SAP in external online or physical events, as delegated by the Digital Sales Manager.
• Represent the team in internal online or physical events, as delegated by the Digital Sales Manager.
• Mentor junior sales colleagues and provide them with best practices to improve their performance and time to productivity.
• Help partners independently drive business by providing guidance based on data-driven insights: What products to position, when, and where.
• Ensure alignment with Indirect Channel Management, including Partner Business Managers and Inside Partner Business Managers, based on key channel economics. Collaborate closely with similarly specialized sales roles when available
• Monitor the effective and appropriate use of SAP assets, including presales resources, by partners.
• Provide regular reports on sales progress throughout the year with guidance. Identify deviations from agreed-upon plans and actively engage in corrective measures to achieve sales goals.

YOUR PROFILE
• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited university, with preference for Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• Min. 2 years of experience in enterprise software sales, sales enablement, business development, software industry operations, or related area is required
• Profound knowledge of an industry operating model and/or SAP solution
• Knowledge of Cloud technology (SaaS, DaaS, PaaS) in business to business environments
• Polished professionalism with above-average organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, communications software (Teams, Zoom, etc.), and presentation software (Canva, Adobe, etc.)
• Passion for working in a tech sales environment
• Hunger for learning and making a difference
• Strong work ethic, Team player, self-starter, high energy, and results-oriented
• Business fluency in English & German required (MANDATORY)

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The role requires a highly motivated, senior professional with an enterprising mindset and strong business acumen who can cultivate relationships with the c-suite and partners, navigate comfortably across sales and delivery teams, and would like to play a central role in delivering our strategy. The role will

• +12 years of proven experience managing large, complex enterprise accounts, leading cross-functional teams and developing account plans
• Experiences of consulting services are strongly preferred – sell and delivery experience and knowledges, leading role in PMO at large-scale PI or system implementation projects
• Seel & delivery experiences, especially in large scale PI, SI implementation or PMO, in consulting business are preferred.
• Deep understanding of SAP Cloud Success Services structure and offerings
• Deep relevant industry/domain expertise.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and consultative skills, able to effectively communicate in every environment, including informing and presenting to CxO level.
• Influencing others with empathy: able to effectively communicate across cultures and audiences, using insightful questioning, storytelling and by showing empathy
• Digital leadership: managing virtual teams, leveraging social media and embracing new technologies. Advanced networking capabilities and business development skills