Senior Account Executive (AE) - Public Sector

Sap; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Account Executive to empower clients by strategically positioning cloud solutions. This role involves managing customer relationships, driving demand generation, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve sales excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in complex software sales, strong negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact by helping customers navigate their unique business challenges with tailored solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that prioritizes diversity and employee development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT solutions sales.
• Proven success in leading team-selling environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales of software licenses and establish customer relationships.
• Develop strategic account plans for sustainable growth.

Skills

Sales of complex business software

Negotiation skills

Account management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. From the back office to the boardroom, warehouse to storefront, on premise to cloud, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.

What you'll do :

The Senior Account Executive (AE) role empowers customers 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.
• Sales Excellence :
• 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 :

• 10+ years of experience in sales of complex business software / IT solutions.
• 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.
• 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.

Meet your team :

• 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.

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

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