Associate Presales Solution Advisor – SAP Academy for Customer Success – Chicago

at SAP
Published September 25, 2022
Location Chicago, IL
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

**We help the world run better**

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**Associate Presales Solution Advisor - SAP Academy for Customer Success USA**

**Who youll become**

We are looking for passionate technology & business enthusiasts that are in the early years of their career and want to develop their skills to become a subject matter expert for one of the worlds most valuable brands.

The SAP Academy for Presales will provide you with world-class training and skills to propel you into a successful career in the technology space as a Solution Advisor. This program is your opportunity to engage with customers, help solve their unique business challenges using cutting edge cloud-based products, solutions, and services!

In Solution Advisory, we listen and get to know a customers business. We learn what needs to change and why. We help business leaders ideate and think through what is possible. We help them envision how technology and automation could support their winning strategy. We connect their vision and needs to a solution designed with SAP Cloud applications and technologies.

For 2023, the dynamic 12-month program builds a foundation for a successful presales career at SAP. The Associates experience innovative classroom-style learning in a virtual environment delivered by a full-time faculty combined with on-the-job training and mentoring in the field. Together with colleagues from all over the world, you will participate in experiential learning opportunities including presentations, role plays, team competitions, Design Thinking, gamification, social selling and more. A Senior Presales colleague will mentor and support you to achieve success at SAP.

After your successful training, you will be expected to create and deliver high impact and engaging software demonstrations that compel the customers to select SAP over other competitive offerings. You will also provide demand generation support through marketing events and deal execution support by responding to request for proposals. You will lead customer discovery sessions and survey activities to uncover business challenges and opportunities for innovation.

**Qualifications and Experience Do yours line up?**

_Hint: you dont have to be an expert in everything and its okay if you havent had a Presales role in the past. If what youve read so far excites you, we want to talk!_

**Experience:**

+ 3 years of relevant experience in one of the following Lines of Business or Industry:

+ Accounting; Financial Planning & Analysis

+ Procurement; Indirect Procurement, Supply Chain Collaboration

+ Supply Chain Planning and or/Logistics

+ Human Capital Management with a focus on Payroll & Benefits

+ Technology; Integration & Development and/or Database Management

+ Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace

+ Strong Business Acumen including demonstrated knowledge of business processand/or industries named above.

+ Any Industry relevant credentials, i.e., CPA, APICS Certification (preferred for Finance and Supply Chain Management) is strongly considered an advantage

+ Superior presentation and written communication skills

**Education:**

+ Successful completion of a Bachelor or Masters degree.

+ Requires permanent US work authorization to be considered, there is no visa sponsorship available at this time.

**Locations:** Virtual, Newtown Square, New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto and Vancouver

**About SAP Academy for Customer Success**

The SAP Academy for Customer Success is a world-class training program that develops our next generation workforce by delivering an energizing and inspiring experience within a globally diverse environment. This dynamic 12-month program builds a foundation to jump start your career at SAP.

Join us for the opportunity of a lifetime, to develop a global peer network, partner and engage with customers to help solve their unique business challenges, and leverage world-class cloud-based products and services, all while earning a great salary and benefits.

\#SAPAcademyforCustomerSuccess #SAPPresalesProgramG17

We thoroughly reviewed the possibility of returning to in person and due to the unpredictable global situation, the classroom portion of the program will remain 100% virtual in 2023. Should these global factors positively shift, there is a slight chance a small portion of the program could be held in San Ramon, California in late Q3 of 2023. This decision will be made in Q1 2023.

**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.

**We win with inclusion**

SAPs 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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:**

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requisition ID: 352123 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 100% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Virtual - USA#LI-Hybrid