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Senior Account Director - Retail

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We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the end-to-end account owner and maintain senior client relationships

Drive sales and consumption efforts, identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities

Lead (virtual) account team and coordinate all roles across the customer

Drive customer value realization based on agreed business outcomes, including renewals, expansions, and upsells

Utilize expert governance and stakeholder management skills

Interpret consumption data and drive insights to action

Orchestrate resources such as junior sales quota carriers as needed

Demonstrate deep expertise in SAP solution portfolio with detailed understanding of the support processes and organization

What You Bring

10+ years of experience in Sales or Consulting with complex business software/IT solutions

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required (MBA preferred)

Proven ability to manage in highly complex organizations and apply risk-mitigation strategies

Strong program/project management and commercial/deal support skills

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Meet your team

You will work closely with the SAP Market Unit leadership, account teams, and industry teams, as well as align with product/solution management teams/organization.

You will also partner with other SAP leads to maximize customer success and drive insights into action.

Skills You’ll Use

Professional Skills: Customer Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Effective Communication

Tech Industry and SAP General Skills: Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, SaaS, Cyber Security, KPIs, SAP Cloud Suite Portfolio, RISE and GROW with SAP, SAP Corporate Strategy

Role Specific Skills: Competitive Positioning, Relationship Building, Partner Relationship Management, Account Governance, Customer Value Journey Alignment, Account Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Forecasting, Industry Knowledge, Customer Value Proposition

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Requisition ID: 436176 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time

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