Account Executive - SAP Academy for Customer Success - Chicago (Hybrid)

SAP SE; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

SAP Academy for Customer Success in Chicago offers a 10-month learn-apply program designed to build future Account Executives. You’ll rotate through classroom and field phases with the sales team, gaining hands-on experience in cloud solutions and customer engagement.

Upon successful completion, you transition into a direct customer-facing sales role in your market, with mentoring and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in a quota-carrying sales environment in a technology company
• Experience generating opportunities, qualifying leads, and managing sales pipelines
• Strong ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and apply knowledge to deliver results

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a 10-month learn-apply program with classroom and field phases
• Drive value across the customer lifecycle through solution adoption and renewals
• Receive onboarding in your local market with on-the-job training and mentoring
• Move into a direct customer-facing sales role in your market after program completion
• Engage with SAP Next Gen and Academy activities to build a global network and gain hands-on experience

Job description

Account Executive - SAP Academy for Customer Success - Chicago (Hybrid)

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.

WhoYou’llBecome

The Account Executive's primary responsibilities include prospecting, qualifying, selling, and closing new business to existing and net new customers. The Account Executive empowers our customers to achieve their full potential by understanding their strategy, unique business goals, and desired outcomes, thereby driving cloud revenue growth through leading dedicated sales efforts to help customers solve their business challenges by positioning value through our solutions.

WhatYou’llDo

As anAccount Executivewithin theSAP Next Gen -Academy for Customer Success, you willbe responsibleforthe following:

Successfully complete a10-month learn-apply program,which includesclassroomphases andfieldphaseswithyoursales team, that enhances your support in the role and isa critical customer-facing function within ourCustomer Success Board Area.

Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional, experiential learningfocusingon digital transformation, global intelligence, human skills, business and technology acumen, solution/industry knowledge, and strategy/tools/process.

Learn how to drive value across the customer lifecycle through solution adoption and ongoing renewals that foster account expansion.

Receive onboarding in your local market with on-the-job training and mentoring byaSenior AccountExecutivein the field. You willbe ableto work both behind the scenes and directly with customers.

The program will enrich your knowledge of SAPandthe CustomerSuccessboard area and give youprofessional experienceso that you canbe ready to serve our customers.We offer full-time employment from day one with practical learningapplicationsfor your role. Upon successful completion of the program, you will move into a directcustomer-facingsales role in your market and continue to receive mentoring and coaching support to accelerate your growth.

Salesroles in scope: Account Executive (AE),Solution Sales Executive (SSE)

SSEfocus areas:

SAP Finance& Spend Management(F&S) –Knowledge in key areas such as accounting, procurement, and supplier management, focused on boosting visibility, cutting costs, and improving efficiency.

SAP SuccessFactors (HumanCapital Management - HCM)-Knowledgein core HR and payroll, talent management, employee experience management, HR analytics,workforce planning, and salesperformance management.

SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM)-Knowledge in Supply Chain, Asset Management, Manufacturing,Logistics, or Product and Project lifecycle management.

SAP Customer Experience (CX)- Knowledge of e-commerce, sales, customer service, and marketing processes.

SAP Business Transformation Management (BTM) - Knowledge in Business Process Management/Business Process Automation applications.

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) & SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) - Knowledge in database and data management, analytics, application development and integration, intelligent technologies, and AI. Understanding of Integration, Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security technology domains.

WhatYou Bring

2–3 years of professional experience in a quota-carrying sales environment in a technology company OR in a role with significant exposure to business processes.

Experience generating opportunities, qualifying leads, and managing sales pipelines across a defined territory with a proventrack recordof building customer relationships and articulating value propositions.

A cooperative and productive approach to working relationships, internally and externally.

A strong ability to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to changing environments, and apply knowledge to deliver results.

An understanding of AI fundamentals, uses, and ethics, toidentifybusiness problems solvable with AI.

Strong Business Acumen, includingdemonstratedknowledge of business processes and/or industries.

Proficiencyin English to engage with our global network.

AI focus areas: (AI Adoption Mindset, Agentic AI Day-to Day Practice, and Context Engineering)

A curious and agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Strong problem-solving,project management,and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness thatsupportinclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement.

A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies—especially artificial intelligence—paired with a results-oriented approach and the courage to take initiative.

The SAP Academy for Customer Success is a global development program designed for talent who are early in their career.

About SAP Academy for Customer Success

The SAP Academy for Customer Success offers a three-year journey that drives accountability and enhances productivity. It enables graduates to make a quick impactincustomer-facing roles while fostering career longevity and leadership potential.

Join us for a unique opportunity to build a global network, collaborate with customers to solvereal businesschallenges, and gain hands-on experience with world-class cloud solutions — all while learning in a dynamic environment and earning competitive pay and benefits.

#SAPNextGen

SAP Next Genis our global experience for students and early talent (0–3 years of professional work experience). Being a part of the Next Gen community provides access to a supportive global network, tailored development opportunities, and the ability to contribute to high-impact projects across the business.

SAP’s employees across different regions are enabled to do their best job with the right mix of office and remote work according to country-specific guidelines and regulations. In general, ourhybrid work setupconsists ofthree days a week in the office or on-site with customers or partners.

We are planning a practical and immersiveportionof our program, which willlikelyinvolveparticipants spendingfour (4) weeks, spread across two trips, in San Ramon, California.This experience is designed to provide unparalleled hands-on learning and networking opportunities.

During intensive phases of the program, it is critical that all participants are fully engaged and present to ensure maximum learning and success. As such,vacation will not be approved during some critical times of the program.

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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Compensation Range Transparency

SAP believes pay transparency is essential for cultivating an honest, supportive, and inclusive culture, representing a significant step in our commitment to leading the way in achieving pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range, which includes both base salary and variable incentive targets for the career level of the posted role. The target range for this position is 91600-205700USD .The actual amount offered to successful candidates will fall within this range and will depend on factors such as education, skills, experience, and role scope, as determined during the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a target amount, with the actual payout depending on both company and individual performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements on SAP's Benefits and Rewards site .

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Requisition ID: 459151 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 50% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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