ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Senior Solution Advisor with
The Sr Solution Advisor
The Primary role ofthe Sr Solution AdvisorIndustry Value Engineers (I
Deal Support:
- Compose and deliver superiorsales solutionpresentations covering SAP S4 HANA and partner software solutions to prospective customer audiences. The presentations must articulate thevaluemessage, differentiate SAP, and leave a strong and positive impression to audiences which can include senior company executives.
- Prepare and deliver value-based software demonstrations/presentations in support of sales cycles. Preparation includes personalization of materials to ensure delivery of a simple, appealing and compelling customer presentation.
- In advance of a demonstration or key presentation, conduct discovery sessions with representatives from the prospective customer in order to build relationships with the customer and understand their unique needs.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP solutions and appropriate industries in order to maintain credibility with prospective customers. Provide proof points with relevant customer stories.
- Support RFx completion in support of customer proposals.
- Ability to effectively present to customers “remotely” using virtual technologies (SAP Virtual Studio and Adobe Connect).
- Provide limited post-sale support to key customers primarily to the project/implementation team to ensure a smooth transition.
- Able to lead as a Solution Captain when deals require complex solutions and require multiple presales participates to support a successful customer presentation or demo.
- Effectively leverage support teams who are there to support presales success. (Global / Regional Solution Specialists,(Center of Excellence)CoE, IVE, Solution HuBs, Deal Advisors, Solution Experience, Product Management).
Demand Generation:
- Support one-to-many sales and marketing events both on-site and remotely.
- Lead & support Design Thinking workshops to promote new and innovative solutions for customers and prospects.
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify whitespace opportunities at accounts.
Sales Readiness:
- Develop close relationships with sales teams in order to promote effective sales methodologies
- Participate in demo system design and planning and assist in configuration if needed.
- Participate in new product release input and testing and training of peers.
- Serve as a champion for or participate as a leader in Solution Hubs and provide knowledge transfer to colleagues as needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years of SAP ECC or S4 HANA implementation/consulting experience
- 5+ years of presales experience
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