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

SAP SE; Walldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global software company is seeking an Account Executive to empower customers in Discrete Manufacturing Industries. The role includes managing sales of software licenses and cloud subscriptions while developing strategic account plans. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in complex business software sales and must be proficient in both German and Business English. Join a team that values collaboration and inclusion in a dynamic environment fostering personal growth.

Leistungen

Constant learning opportunities

Skill growth benefits

Inclusive and collaborative team

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Manage sales of software licenses and cloud subscriptions.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans.
• Conduct White Space analysis for up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Sales of complex business software

Negotiation skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.

All SAP locations in Germany as for example Walldorf (close to Mannheim/Heidelberg), Hamburg, Berlin, Ratingen (close to Düsseldorf), Eschborn (close to Frankfurt), Gerlingen (close to Stuttgart), Hallbergmoos (close to München) are possible.

What you’ll build

The Account Executive (f/m/d) (AE) role empowers customers within Discrete Manufacturing Industries to achieve their full potential by strategically positioning SAP cloud solutions to address their unique business challenges and lay a strong foundation for future success. The role includes the following key aspects:

• Account & Customer Relationship Management:
  • Serve as the end-to-end account owner, managing sales of software licenses and cloud subscriptions and establish 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 (LoB) solutions, to effectively address customer needs.
• 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

• 4+ years of experience in sales of complex business software/IT solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of Discrete Manufacturing Industries (Automotive).
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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