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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The primary purpose of the VP Sales, South position is to consistently attain targeted revenue and profitability goals and set the vision and strategy for the sales team. In order to accomplish these goals, the VP of Sales, South must develop specific territory plans to ensure growth in all revenue streams, formulate objectives, performance standards and priorities for the Sales team and ensure that selling models facilitate market penetration.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
- Sets vision and strategy for the sales team; develop specific territory plans to ensure growth in all revenue streams
- Builds a network of executive relationships with key customers and partners that can be leveraged
- Provide thought leadership in discussing and communicating company strategy with the virtual account team
- Work collaboratively with other internal teams with in SAP; regional Sales teams, Marketing, Development, Center of Excellence, etc.
- Create process and/or assist account team in identification, pursuit, negotiation, closure and implementation of new opportunities
- Develop and share an effective internal network
- Conduct account reviews with team members and virtual team
- Manage territory and account assignment
- Provide coaching and account strategy support throughout t sales cycle(s)
- Facilitate individual growth and development
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years related business software experience.
- Minimum of 2 years management experience in a fast-paced, consultative and competitive team-selling environment required
- Must have general familiarity with consultative selling methodologies
- Prior experience in business application software sales also required
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.
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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
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Requisition ID: 344161 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 50% | Career Status: Executive | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 344161
Posted Date: Jun 2, 2022
Work Area: Sales
Career Status: Executive
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 50%
Location:
Houston, TX, US, 77098