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.
Qualifications
Required
- 10+ years of enterprise technology sales experience with a proven track record of closing large, complex SAP deals ($20M+)
- Deep understanding of the SAP portfolio — S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, and industry cloud solutions
- Demonstrated experience leading competitive pursuits from Phase 0 shaping through contract execution
- Executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders across client and partner organizations
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed, global organization
- Strong commercial acumen including P&L awareness, deal structuring, and contract negotiation
Preferred
- Experience within a Tier 1 systems integrator or consulting firm
- Familiarity with pursuit methodologies, deal governance, and commercial frameworks
- Established relationships within the SAP ecosystem (SAP AEs, hyperscaler alliance teams, and AI partners)
- Industry vertical expertise aligned to Accenture's Product Industries (Life Science, Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods and Industrial
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Skills Required
- 10+ years enterprise technology sales experience with proven track record closing large, complex SAP deals ($20M+)
- Deep understanding of SAP portfolio (S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, industry cloud solutions)
- Demonstrated experience leading competitive pursuits from Phase 0 shaping through contract execution
- Executive presence with ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed, global organization
- Strong commercial acumen including P&L awareness, deal structuring, and contract negotiation
- Experience within a Tier 1 systems integrator or consulting firm
- Familiarity with pursuit methodologies, deal governance, and commercial frameworks
- Established relationships within the SAP ecosystem (SAP AEs, hyperscaler alliance teams, AI partners)
- Industry vertical expertise (Life Sciences, Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Industrial)
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.
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