Sales Manager - SAP Software MENA

Sales Manager - SAP Software MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP in Dubai seeks a seasoned sales leader to build and lead a high‑performing team selling SAP solutions. You will drive a winning market strategy, coordinate with executives, and monetize long‑cycle deals through consultative, value‑driven selling.

You will manage complex engagements, maintain strong forecasts, and collaborate with partners to ensure sustainable revenue growth across the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in sales of complex business software / IT solutions.
• Proven track record in business application software sales.
• Experience leading/managing in a team selling environment.
• Demonstrated success with complex, long‑cycle sales campaigns in a fast‑paced, consultative and competitive market.
• Demonstrated knowledge on consultative selling methodologies.
• Fluent business English and local language (Dubai market).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and build a world-class sales team, establish strong sales processes and pipeline development.
• Drive a vision and winning strategy to generate new revenue and achieve short/long term goals.
• Develop in-depth understanding of SAP processes, sales tools, and enterprise market trends.
• Excel in end-to-end sales execution, maintain accurate revenue forecasting.
• Build executive relationships with partners and customers to grow business with integrated SAP solutions.
• Coach and develop the sales team, ensuring alignment with campaigns and resource availability.
• Leverage internal teams and virtual account resources to drive results.
• Motivate the team and remove barriers to achieve quarterly and annual targets.

Education

Bachelor equivalent

Tools

CRM

Job description

Job Ref: 45855

Location: Dubai

Address: Butterfly Building B, Dubai Internet City

Role Description

Responsible for building and leading a world class team that will sell SAP’s solutions via aggressive and value-based market penetration strategies.

Expectations and Tasks

• Recruits a team of high caliber sales talent, introduces strong sales processes, supports the development of a full pipeline of sales prospects, engages customers and partners at the executive level, motivates the sales team, resolves conflicts, removes barriers and provides recognition in the pursuit and achievement of sales revenue and profitability.
• Defines a vision and creates a winning strategy that draws upon the strengths of SAP and responds to specific market needs, generating competitive advantage on existing markets and developing consistent new revenue streams that will guarantee short and long term achievements.
• Develops and applies an in-depth understanding of SAP’s processes, procedures and sales tools/systems as well as enterprise market, including industry, marketplace, strategies and trends, competitors and competitive tactics to develop an effective long‑term sales strategy and plan.
• Demonstrates outstanding execution track along sales cycle, ensuring SAP’s sales methodologies and common processes are in place and defining clear territory engagement guidelines.
• Monitors and takes necessary measures to ensure adequate pipeline of opportunities and demand generation for sustainable growth.
• Utilises a disciplined approach for successful solution selling (value‑centric sales approach), establishing and maintaining accurate, timely and documented sales revenue forecasting procedures, providing required updates to SAP executive management.
• Ensures there is a proper business case with clear and attractive ROI impact on each proposal SAP presents.
• Builds a network of executive relationships across industry, community and business groups, and with key partners and customers to stay current on issues impacting business and sales, providing meaningful strategic advice to retain and grow their business through integrated solutions.
• Stays current and informed on all new campaigns, understanding their objectives and relevance, communicating to Sales team and ensuring all involved know the roles they play in making campaigns successful.
• Supports the development of solid references.
• Drives team towards expected market penetration and customers/partners satisfaction levels.
• Takes advantage of internal VAT (Virtual Account Teams) as well as development and support organisations, involving them on the early stages of sales cycle and driving expected results.
• Inspires and influences internal stakeholders, experts and other resources not under direct control, helping to remove obstacles and aiming goals achievement.
• Drives each sales team member toward expected quarterly and annual sales objectives.
• Facilitates alignment and effective communication within sales team and internal/external key partners/customers and promptly resolve any conflict to encourage harmonious and productive interaction.
• Facilitates individual growth and development of Sales team, setting objectives, performance standards and priorities, coaching and acting as role model on sales approaches and account leadership.
• Effectively manages remote resources, dedicating quality time and leveraging company’s resources.
• Embraces GCO Sales University, leveraging available tools and supporting people training initiatives.

Additional Information

As a people manager, you are responsible for supporting the success of not only your direct reports, but the success of all employees within the larger team you are a part by helping to identify development opportunities and supporting team members to achieve their goals. You are expected to know about the members of your extended team and share insights with your peer managers. Look for opportunities to coach and recognise employees directly and provide just‑in‑time feedback so that employees can reflect on your input immediately.

Work Experience

• 15+ years of experience in sales of complex business software / IT solutions
• Proven track record in business application software sales.
• Experience leading/managing in a team selling environment.
• Demonstrated success with complex, long‑cycle sales campaigns in a fast‑paced, consultative and competitive market.
• Demonstrate success negotiating complex contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge on consultative selling methodologies
• Proven abilities on managing highly complex organisations and applying risk‑mitigation strategies to customer
• Business level English: Fluent
• Local language: Fluent, Business Level

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor equivalent
• Experience in Sales & Service, CRM, Customer Data Management and eCommerce
• Experience in managing complex customer engagements
• A self‑starter, with energy, drive and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience acting as a trusted and strategic advisor to customers. Strong knowledge of SaaS models and Cloud mindset.
• Strong ability to organise, prioritise and execute to meet your goals in time
• Capability to withstand frequent and intense pressure as a result of challenging customer situations and a demanding workload; must be able to maintain a positive, solutions oriented and professional manner throughout.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to credibly present recommendations to senior management in the organisation; proven capability to adapt communication style to fit geographically diverse styles.
• Ability to identify and understand the needs of the customers, hence leading up to an opportunity
• Capability to acquire a thorough knowledge of SAP products and eco‑systems, and be able to communicate and demonstrate their value

We are SAP

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 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 200 million users and more than 100,000 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, we build breakthroughs, together.

Our inclusion promise

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 realise their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

Equal Opportunity Employer, affirmative action

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Work Area: Sales
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Career Status: Management
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Job Segment: Consulting, ERP, SAP, Cloud, Customer Service, Technology
Location: Dubai, AE