Public Sector Account Executive (f/m/x)

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Public Sector Account Executive

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Public Services Account Executive supports existing and new customers in their business transformation through adopting enterprise cloud software.

It implies ability to coordinate the long term collaboration between multiple stakeholders and a personal interest in the sector dynamics. 

His/Her objectives is to achieve revenue targets via active engagements on selected opportunities, build a productive pipeline and secure satisfaction and renewal of existing subscriptions.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Responsible for creation, monitoring and review of business development activities around selected accountsto ensure KPI achievement.
• Articulates SAP’s strategy towards customers.
• Fast and accurate sales administration through productive tools.
• Continuous learning and understanding both SAP solutions and market demands.
• Creates and nurtures professional network with customers, partners and other influencers.
• Identifies opportunities for further growth in the territory and collaborates actively  with other sales areas (solution  specialists, customer success partners, enterprise architects, service partners,..)
• Coaches solution sales reps to interact with end-customers in large or complex deals in order to position the value of the respective solution as supported by ROI, business case development, references, and supporting analyst data. Ensures high conversion rate from pipeline to deal closure, shortening of the sales cycle and improvement of win rate in order to achieve targets.  
• Drives deal closure by personal involvement in larger and complex opportunities assigned.
• Reporting on sales progress throughout the year; identification of deviations from plans agreed and actively engaging in measures to deliver goals agreed to.

 
WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years of experience in sales in public services
• Experience in complex account management
• Understanding the principles of solution & cloud selling
• Knowledge of ERP market and software industry
• Local Public Sector Market knowledge
• French and Dutch mandatory + English

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor equivalent
• Master equivalent

Benefits & Location: We commit to flexible working schedules around business requirements and individual needs. 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, our hybrid work setup consists of three days a week in the office or on-site with customers or partners. 

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We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 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 200 million users and more than 100,000 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, we build breakthroughs, together.

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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 391502  | Work Area: Sales  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.