SAP Technology Sales Director- Energy

Overview

We are Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 725,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. We work with 89 of the Fortune Global 100.

Your career is about what you want to be and who you want to be. It’s about bringing your skills, your curiosity, and your best true self to your work. Here, you’ll match your ingenuity with the latest technology to make incredible things. Together, let’s create positive, long-lasting change.

Role

Sales professionals drive the sales process and outcomes on a dedicated basis, growing a profitable pipeline and backlog of sales, through deal origination, sales negotiations, and closure.

You are

A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion. You know — and have run all phases of a sales cycle, including qualification, sales pursuit and close by applying deep sales process and technical expertise. You have an intimate knowledge of the Energy industry, understanding the specific complexities and value drivers technology can unlock. You develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers at new and existing clients by utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the latest cloud-based technologies.

The work

• Create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.
• Interacts with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading Cloud transformation strategies and practices.
• Has latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

What you need

• Minimum of 8 years selling/closing deals in the professional services space in one or more of the following areas: Systems Integration, Outsourcing, Cloud enablement & migration and IT transformation.
• Minimum of 8 years Sales Pursuit Management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years Energy industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales with quota of $20M
• Minimum of 2 recent years of selling SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Bonus points if you have:

• Deep understanding of S/4HANA
• Understands disposition of workloads for cloud migration/modernization.
• Experience working with hyperscaler teams.
• Experience working within G2000 customers.
• Experience with C-Level client relationship building and relationship management.
• Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated commitment, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.
• High energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility and character.

What’s in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other. You’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters.
• At Accenture, you will be able to work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain driven design.
• Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You’ll learn from and work with Accenture’s certified practitioners and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.
• You’ll be immersed in the design and implementation of human-centric solutions to help solve complex challenges with some of the world’s largest companies.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (Total rewards information is available on Accenture’s careers site.)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $136,800 to $237,600

Colorado $136,800 to $237,600

District of Columbia $136,800 to $237,600

Illinois $136,800 to $237,600

Minnesota $136,800 to $237,600

Maryland $136,800 to $237,600

New York/New Jersey $136,800 to $237,600

Washington $136,800 to $237,600

In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan which is based on achievement toward individual sales targets, subject to Plan terms.

Accommodation and equal opportunity

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