HCM Cloud Solution Sales Expert

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** This role is based in the Netherlands because of customer proximity requirements and we can only consider candidates which will not require a relocation **

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

We are currently seeking an experienced HCM Cloud Solution Sales Expert to take ownership of the Netherlands Market and drive strategic enterprise-wide sales initiatives into our key accounts and across all the segments. With a successful track record as quota selling to the business and with solid business acumen, you will have the opportunity to really make a difference and lead the business for both SuccessFactors and our HR community on the market.

The HCM Cloud Solution Sales Expert achieves an overall revenue goal through the creation of a complete territory business plan that generates at least three times the quota in pipeline opportunity. They identify and qualify opportunities as well as develop and drive strategy.

The HCM Cloud Solution Sales Expert develops an opportunity plan containing the value proposition for SAP’s sustainability solutions and services for customers or prospects in the territory (Netherlands). He/she also creates and nurtures executive relationships independently to position the SAP Executive team.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

Directly interact with customers and prospects to position the value of SAP's Solutions and Services as supported by ROI, business case development, references, and supporting analyst data

Work effectively with the Cloud Lead HCM and Business Networks in the Netherlands to develop and execute programs to drive the sustainability pipeline

Educate the Large Enterprise Account Executive and regional Virtual Account Team (VAT) about the sustainability solution set and its importance

Uncover and run sales cycles on sustainability-based opportunities as directed by the Sales Leadership

Support Account Executives in establishing, developing, and expanding market share and attaining revenue within named verticals

Lead various sales objectives related to leveraging existing installations of Successfactors HCM suite of applications and by identifying new business opportunities within named customers

Develop best practices by securing repeatable and expansive opportunities across Named Accounts

Play a lead role in developing, within established customers of SAP, the go-to-market and sales plan associated with sustainability solutions

Play a lead role in identification and development of net new accounts for sustainability solutions

Work with the Sales leadership team to determine the target ratio for developing net new revenue opportunities among inside accounts.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's Degree or higher strongly preferred

Strong personal interest in sustainability topics and HR solutions

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the focus sector/industry, including business drivers as well as a current contact network in the Netherlands

Highest level of professional courtesy, mutual respect, and ethics

High standard of excellence, professionalism, and role model behavior

Interaction with senior executives across multiple industries

Strong C-level/board level communication and presentation skills

Familiarity with consultative selling methodologies

Self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic environment

Fluency in both English & Dutch

WORK EXPERIENCE

7+ years’ software sales experience, but with a minimum of 5 years of experience in selling HCM Cloud applications is preferred. As an alternative you may have 7+ years of pure HR / HR Management experience

Experience working the full cycle of complex sales and presenting to multiple levels within clients

Consistent over-quota performance and top tier company ranking

Consistent and high income track record of above OTE achievement.

Stability: proven history of being a top performer in a company for multiple years running

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Requisition ID: 445126 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid