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We are seeking a highly strategic and customer-focused industry and solution expert to join our Industry Business Unit (IBU) team. This role is responsible for driving global industry go-to-market strategy, scaling industry expertise, and serving as a trusted advisor for customers, partners, and various internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with deep solution knowledge in the industry context (SAP Cloud ERP, SAP EAM, SAP Concur, and SAP SuccessFactors) with proven experience in strategy execution, customer engagement, and ecosystem collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry Go-To-Market Strategy & Planning

• Own and execute the global industry strategy and business plan in alignment with end-to-end industry product managers.
• Develop and implement industry GTM activities in alignment with global GTM priorities, demand generation plans with DG Hubs in key markets.
• Support account planning for strategic customers and align with key partners on their GTM priorities.
• Identify macro-level growth opportunities and industry trends to drive business outcomes

2. Customer Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

• Act as a trusted advisor and global "blackbelt” industry expert for executive-level customer engagements.
• Sponsor strategic customer journeys to drive adoption and lifetime success.
• Secure anchor deals and provide C-level support to strengthen customer satisfaction.
• Deliver industry-relevant assets (showcases, demos, references, prototypes, innovations).
• Build and maintain critical global C-level contacts and relationships.
• Build and maintain critical contacts and relationships with strategic partners

3. Industry Expertise Scaling

• Scale expertise globally through enablement content, structured sales planning, and best practices.
• Guide solution content, reference architectures, and learning journeys to ensure industry relevance.
• Collaborate with marketing, media, and analysts to ensure a consistent GTM message.
• Enable internal teams to execute with industry expertise and consistent GTM alignment.
• Support industry kick-off meetings and account planning sessions.
• Collaborate with regional industry advisors, DG Hubs, corporate teams and ecosystem teams on GTM activities

4. Voice of the Customer & Industry Communities

• Gather and prioritize customer feedback to influence global product roadmaps.
• Lead industry councils and multi-customer communities to drive thought leadership and adoption of cloud and AI solutions.
• Represent the company with global stakeholders and analysts to enhance credibility and influence.
• Drive co-innovation with customers, fostering partnerships to accelerate growth and transformation.
• Champion global renewal strategies, ensuring consistent advocacy, messaging, and engagement across industries.

YOUR PROFILE

• Several years of experience in industry strategy, GTM planning, customer engagement, presales or consulting.
• Proven track record of working with executive-level stakeholders, including C-suite across both customers and partners.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, digital transformation, and SaaS/cloud ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success in driving global initiatives, scaling expertise, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence across global and regional teams, partners, and customers

What We Offer

• A global leadership platform to shape industry strategy and customer success.
• Opportunities to drive digital innovation with cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions.
• Collaboration with top executives, global customers, and leading industry partners.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will drive measurable impact

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 world.

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Requisition ID: 435130 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Virtual - Germany #LI-Hybrid

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