SAP Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales)

Local World; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Local World is seeking a Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales) focused on SAP S/4 transformations. This remote role with US travel partners with clients and internal teams to shape solutions before implementation begins.

You will engage across the full sales cycle, translate business requirements into SAP solutions, and lead client workshops to define transformation strategies and deal structure.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience in a consultant role with a Systems Integrator.
• 2-5+ years experience in solution engineering / pre-sales.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Experience with data migration, data conversion, or transformation projects.
• Client-facing experience, including workshops or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel at least on at least 2 out of 4 weeks per month.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role across the full sales cycle, collaborating with sales, delivery, and partner teams.
• Define SAP S/4 transformation strategies with clients.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Lead client workshops and discovery sessions.
• Design solutions across SAP and data migration scenarios.
• Support RFP and RFI responses under tight timelines.
• Contribute to pricing, estimation, and deal structuring.
• Deliver product demonstrations and articulate solution value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, product, and delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Pre-sales experience

Client-facing

Strong communication

Presentations

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

RFP/RFI tooling

Job description

Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales) – SAP S/4 Transformation

Location: Remote (US) w/ travel

Overview

This role is designed for SAP professionals who want to move beyond delivery and into a more strategic, client-facing position.

You will work at the front end of SAP S/4 transformation initiatives, partnering with clients and internal teams to shape solutions before implementation begins. This is an opportunity to influence how projects are defined, structured, and ultimately won.

Responsibilities

You will play a key role across the full sales cycle, collaborating with sales, delivery, and partner teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with clients to define SAP S/4 transformation strategies
• Translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
• Leading client workshops and discovery sessions
• Designing solutions across SAP and data migration scenarios
• Supporting RFP and RFI responses under tight timelines
• Contributing to pricing, estimation, and deal structuring
• Delivering product demonstrations and articulating solution value
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, product, and delivery
• Acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders

Qualifications

Our client is looking for candidates with a strong SAP foundation who are ready to take on a more strategic role.

Required:

• 5-10+ years experience in a consultant role with a Systems Integrator
• 2-5+ years experience in solution engineering / pre-sales
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations
• Experience with data migration, data conversion, or transformation projects
• Client-facing experience, including workshops or stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel at least on at least 2 out of 4 weeks per month

Preferred

• Experience with SAP modules such as FI, SD, and/or MM
• Exposure to pre-sales activities such as RFPs, proposals, or solution design
• Background in a consulting or system integrator environment
• Understanding of SAP architecture and S/4HANA principles

Why This Role

This position offers a clear path from delivery into solutioning and pre-sales.

You will:

• Work on high-impact SAP transformation initiatives
• Gain exposure to deal strategy and solution architecture
• Influence outcomes earlier in the project lifecycle
• Build both technical and commercial skill sets
• Partner with experienced teams across multiple functions