Senior Account Executive (f/m/d) - Discrete Manufacturing Industries

What You'll Build

• Account & Customer Relationship Management:
  • Serve as the end‑to‑end account owner, managing sales of software licenses and cloud subscriptions and establishing 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 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

• Several years of experience in sales of complex business software/IT solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of Discrete Manufacturing Industries.
• 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.
• Full working proficiency in German and Business English.

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.

Where You Belong

• 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.

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