Lead the planning, design, due diligence, and implementations of strategic business objectives to successfully reach SPM goals for the region.
Manage the full sales cycle. Leverage and coordinate cross-functional (Industry AEs, VAT, Partners, Services, Product Management) to efficiently navigate complex sales cycles. Act as a trusted advisor in sales cycles.
Come with a strong “Hunter” mindset that will support SAPs Customer Value Journey (Explore Potential, Build the Vision, Deliver the Promise, Maximize Value, Innovate and Grow) vision and identify expansion opportunities in our existing customer base.
Own/provide direction to strategic account plans - including customer profiles and targeted programs by working closely with the MU/regional sales, marketing, Pre-Sales, and SPM team members.
Assist in creating and executing on demand generation programs within the region to support SPM budgetary goals.
Partner across SAP Industry AEs, Industry Business Units (IBUs) to build and expand relationships with key executives and decision-makers. Be an evangelist on must-win SPM accounts.
Develop category, industry or regional specific points of view, methodologies, best practices, and growth strategies that can be repurposed across the region to drive better outcomes for customers and SAP.
Develop and deploy enablement sessions for internal and partner sales teams to supplement and grow their selling skills.
Assist the Customer Success Partners and Renewal reps in analyzing and securing SPM renewals and drive increased transactional SPM upsell revenue and compliance.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5 to 7 years of meeting\exceeding quota at a SaaS provider. Leads disciplined sales processes including pipeline growth and accurate forecasting.
Experience in selling cloud solutions with a strong focus on both generating new business and growing existing business.
Strong expertise and experience in selling Sales Performance Management solutions to C-Suite and Business Teams across Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, and IT. Expertise in key industries include Financial Services/ Insurance, Retail, High Tech, Telecom/Utilities, and Life Sciences.
To be successful in the role, you must be able to:
Harmonize and distill complex and disjointed data points (competitive / industry trends, enterprise processes around total compensation and Sales Performance Management, SAP product knowledge and limitations) into strategic positioning.
Individual sales leadership mentality: Must be an accomplished senior sales professional with sound reputation and a successful track record in leading sales processes by leveraging internal resources to amplify SAPs capabilities.
Customize strategies, build capabilities, and achieve revenue growth, with equal focus on selling directly to end-customers and selling internally by tailoring influence and stakeholder management to navigate around issues with organizational agility.
Be recognized as a visionary and trusted advisor in customer engagements.