Market Director

CBS CORPORATE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Market Director for System Landscape Transformation (SLT) & SAP Data Management in Singapore. The role involves driving business development, engaging enterprise clients to craft data transformation roadmaps, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of SAP experience, strong pre-sales skills, and a techno-functional background. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on growth in the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in pre-sales, including RFP/RFQ handling.
• Strong motivation in market development, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Experience in consulting environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead go-to-market strategies for SLT services.
• Engage with enterprise clients to craft data transformation roadmaps.
• Mentor and develop internal talent.

Skills

10+ years of experience in SAP modules

Techno-functional background

Pre-sales experience

Client acquisition

Excellent communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

SAP certifications (SLT, MDG)

Tools

SAP MDG

BODS

S/4HANA migration cockpit (LTMC)

Job description

Company Overview

cbs APAC is a leading international consultancy headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. We deliver high-end quality consulting and technology services to large industrial corporations that run SAP.

Job Overview

We are looking for Market Director – System Landscape Transformation (SLT) & SAP Data Management who is passionate to grow with us in the APAC region.

Position: Market Director

Location: Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Lead go-to-market strategies and business development efforts for SLT services, migration, SAP data management.
• Drive pre-sales activities including client workshops, solution design, proposal/RFP/RFQ responses, and commercial modeling.
• Engage directly with enterprise clients to understand business needs, craft tailored data transformation roadmaps and articulate the unique value proposition of the SLT portfolio.
• Collaborate with technical teams to shape robust and scalable data architectures using tools like cbs ET, SAP MDG, BODS, S/4HANA migration cockpit (LTMC).
• Stay ahead of SAP’s evolving roadmap in data management, providing thought leadership on best practices and emerging trends.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, industry forums, and partner ecosystems to build relationships and drive new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop internal talent, fostering a high-performance consulting culture.

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in one or more SAP modules and corresponding expertise in SAP migration and/or data management
• Some Techno-functional background with the ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
• Proven track record in pre-sales, including RFP/RFQ handling, solutioning, and client presentations.
• Strong motivation in market development, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Must be able to develop a clear understanding of SLT capabilities in context of Move to S/4HANA during the interview process.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in consulting environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively define and drive next steps.
• Own the strategy for market penetration, team growth, and evolution of the SLT/data transformation portfolio.
• Lead regional business growth and innovation in offerings aligned with SAP’s roadmap.
• Drive go-to-market strategy and business development initiatives for SLT services and SAP data management.
• Lead and scale a high-performing team (~35+ consultants) across APAC, targeting growth to 40–50.
• Focus on team retention, cross-skilling, and capability development to foster a collaborative and high-impact culture.
• Provide people-centric leadership, complementing technical leads with strategic direction and career growth mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certifications related areas (e.g., SLT, MDG)
• Experience in leading large-scale SAP transformations or data migration programs.
• Knowledge of adjacent technologies like third-party ETL/MDM tools.
• Experience working across APAC regions.
• An analytical and problem-solving consultant with the desire to develop your own skills and talents.
• An eloquent and extroverted person happy to support our pre-sales cycle.
• Passionate and determined while appreciating teamwork.
• Willing to take over responsibility and to make decisions.
• Able to lead a small team, with strong social and communication skills.