SAP Partner Manager - Japanese Speaking Gurgaon/ Bangalore SAP Labs 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

929765725

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Build an executive level relationship with our Partners, focused on defining and execution of business goals aligned with SAP strategy
• Have an excellent understanding of the Cloud IT landscape, opportunity, and whitespace in Japan Market Unit
• Understand SAP’s strategy and key initiatives, translating these as relevant to Japanese Partners
• Develop a strong relationship with the key stakeholders that operate in Japan Market Unit to support Partners business goals.
• Execute regular Quarterly Business Reviews with Japanese Partners to review achievement and make changes to future targets if necessary.
• Coordinate and/or deliver targeted activation to grow and develop your Partners’ business.
• Orchestrate supporting teams to resolve Partnership queries in Japanese.
• Drive Business Plan execution and Partner Activation

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience in a previous account or Partner management
• 3 to 6 Years of work experience
• Proven experience in one of the following industries:
  • Account Management in the Software / IT Industry sector
  • Professional services & support roles
  • Partner management
  • Pre-Sales
  • Consulting
• Clear understanding of partnership management in IT space
• Knowledge of sales/marketing & partner relationship process
• Demonstrable strong interpersonal and team-working abilities, coaching skills an advantage
• Problem analysis and problem resolution abilities
• Strong level of business credibility from the Partner’s perspective
• Creative thinking, willingness, and ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies.
• A pro-active and result-oriented team-player with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Confidence working across all levels in an organisation and possess strong stature and presence.
• Must be highly credible both internally and externally
• Experience with support systems, message handling and remote communication tools as well as Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Fluency in Japanese Language (Native preferred) a must.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Business/IT Degree
• Knowledge and broad understanding of SAP portfolio would be an advantage.

Work location: SAP Labs India, Gurgaon

• Shift Timing: Japan Time Zone
• Travel: Limited, to corporate events.
  

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