Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Case, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Ecosystems, Finance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Investment Strategy, Legal, Market Entry Strategy, Pre-Sales, Product Positioning, Requirements Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Risk Management, SAP, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Technical Delivery, Value Selling
Senior SAP Sales Professional
Role Summary
The Senior SAP Sales Professional is a seasoned, outcomes-driven sales leader responsible for owning and winning competitive SAP opportunities from Phase 0 through contract execution. This individual serves as the primary commercial and solutioning anchor across the full Accenture organization - bridging Sales, Delivery, Technology, Industry, and Alliance teams - while cultivating a high-impact external SAP ecosystem. The role demands equal parts strategic vision, executive influence, and competitive tenacity to craft differentiated solutions that exceed client business case expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Leadership & Deal Origination
- Own the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification and Phase 0 shaping through commercial negotiation and contract signature in competitive environments
- Lead client discovery and executive alignment sessions to define the business case, articulate ROI, and position Accenture's SAP capabilities ahead of the competition
- Drive qualification, win strategy development, and competitive positioning at each stage of the pursuit lifecycle
- Influence client stakeholders at C-suite, VP, and program sponsor levels to shape requirements and evaluation criteria in Accenture's favor
Solution Differentiation & Solutioning
- Partner with Accenture's SAP practice, industry leads, technology architects, and delivery teams to co-create differentiated, client-specific SAP solutions
- Translate complex business challenges into compelling SAP-enabled transformation narratives tied to measurable outcomes
- Ensure the proposed solution and commercial construct exceed the client's stated business case and strategic objectives
Cross-Organizational Collaboration
- Mobilize and orchestrate resources across the full Accenture organization - including MU/Geographic sales, GCP/GTP delivery, Finance, Legal, and Alliances - to assemble the most competitive pursuit team
- Act as the connective tissue between sales, presales, and delivery functions to maintain deal momentum and solution integrity throughout the pursuit
Ecosystem & Alliance Management
- Cultivate and leverage relationships with SAP and key ecosystem partners (hyperscalers, AI Partners, and system integrators) to strengthen deal positioning and access co-sell resources
- Engage SAP account executives and regional leaders to align on pipeline, co-investment strategies, and joint go-to-market plays
- Drive partner-sourced leads and joint proposal collaboration to enhance win probability
Client Value & Outcome Delivery
- Anchor every pursuit in measurable client outcomes - operational efficiency, revenue growth, risk reduction - rather than product or technology features
- Champion a value-selling methodology throughout the organization and embed business case rigor into every proposal stage
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.