What you'll do: The Solution Sales Executive (SSE) partners with the end-to-end account owner to drive solution-specific sales motions, bring in domain expertise to solve customer business challenges, and grow the customer’s SAP footprint through renewal and expansion to support long-term customer success. The primary purpose of the Senior Solution Sales Executive is to achieve their overall revenue goal. In order to achieve this goal, the Senior Solution Sales Executive must create a complete territory business plan that generates at least 4 x their quota in pipeline opportunities. The Senior Solution Sales Executive is responsible for identifying and qualifying opportunities, developing and driving strategy. The Senior Solution Sales Executive will develop an opportunity plan containing the value proposition for all of SAP's targeted line of business solutions (CRM, HCM, SCM, GRC, EPM, Business Intelligence, etc.) and services to potential customers & prospects in that territory. It is expected that the Senior Solution Sales Executive be adept at creating and nurturing executive relationships on their own while positioning the SAP executive team. Generate demand, manage pipeline, and close opportunities Develop opportunity plans containing compelling solution value propositions Conduct White Space analysis to identify growth opportunities Work with the wider account team on sales campaigns Manage customer relationships at the solution area/buying center level Progress opportunities for move to cloud/expand footprint accounts or accounts which are new to the solution area Utilize deep knowledge of how companies operate, business models, strategies, and end-to-end business processes Stay informed about SAP’s competition and value drivers Leverage SAP’s comprehensive team of experts and industry knowledge to effectively address customer needs Build customer participation in relevant SAP communities, programs, and events Facilitate collaboration with the partner ecosystem What you bring: Proven track record in business application software sales with overachievement of quota Experience selling in to the Public Services space 5-7 years of experience in sales of business software/ IT solutions Deep understanding of the solution and solution innovations Broad understanding of the SAP solution portfolio and the business processes it enables to drive customer value conversations Established relationships with account teams, Customer Business Office (CBO) teams, and relevant geo unit leaders Alignment with product/solution management teams and marketing organizations a plus Demonstrated success with large transactions and challenging sales pursuits Proven contractual and negotiation skills Experience driving renewals, expansions, and up-sells of subscription or perpetual license-based solutions Knowledge of financial, competitive, and regulatory environments. Bring out your best. SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best. We win with inclusion. SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. 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 the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.