**We help the world run better** At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. **Position Overview** The SAP Data Strategy Sales Specialist will drive the sales and market presence of SAP's Data Strategy solutions, leveraging AI capabilities to transform businesses. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of SAP technologies, data management, and AI integration to effectively communicate these solutions' value to prospective clients. **What you’ll do/ Key Responsibilities** + **Sales Strategy and Execution** + Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to promote SAP Data Strategy solutions. + Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve or exceed sales targets. + Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and customer needs. + **Customer Engagement and Relationship Management** + Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within client organizations. + Engage in consultative conversations to understand customer challenges and propose tailored SAP Business Data solutions. + Provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships. + **Product Expertise and Demonstration** + Serve as a product expert on SAP Data Strategy offerings, including AI capabilities. + Deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations to showcase the benefits of SAP's data solutions. + Address technical objections and guide customers through solution implementation. + **Collaboration and Resource Management** + Work closely with internal stakeholders to orchestrate resources that support customer engagements and accelerate deal closure. + Strong alignment with the Account teams, Customer Success Partners & Partner Business manager to drive successful adoption and consumption of SAP Data Strategy technologies **What you bring/ Qualifications** + **Required:** + Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. + At least 3 years of experience in technology sales or cloud solutions. + Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales quotas. + Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. + Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and compellingly. + Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying customer needs and providing solutions. + **Preferred:** + **Understanding of SAP technologies** including SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW and SAP Business AI. Generic knowledge about SAP Business Technology Platform is useful. + **Proficient in cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data engineering tools. **Experience in enterprise solution selling** focused on data management and AI integration of best of breed Vendors. + **Extensive industry network** for business development. + **Knowledge of data engineering, machine learning, AI** , and their ecosystem. + **Ability to articulate Databricks' value propositions** to stakeholders. + **Familiarity with the SAP Business Suite** and SAP Line of Business solutions. + **Awareness of trends in data management, business intelligence,** and analytics technologies. + **Understanding of industries and verticals** relevant to SAP’s data and analytics solutions and verticals that are key markets for SAP’s data and analytics solutions. **Soft skills** : + 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. **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 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. **Compensation Range Transparency** : SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: SAP North America Benefits (https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome) . Requisition ID: 419183 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 40% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid ​