Solution Advisor Expert - Sap Analytics Cloud For Enterprise Planning

Solution Advisor Expert - SAP Analytics Cloud for Enterprise Planning

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We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

As an Expert Specialist Solution Advisor, you will drive the selection and adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning in our customers. You will leverage your in-depth technical and business expertise to deliver impactful presentations and product demonstrations that inspire our customers to select and adopt SAP Analytics Cloud.

You will act as a trusted advisor, engaging with customers and partners early in the sales cycle and supporting them throughout their engagement with SAP. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting discovery sessions and providing solution recommendations.
2. Aligning customer needs and vision with SAP solutions early in the sales cycle.
3. Demonstrating SAP Analytics Cloud capabilities and competitive differentiation.
4. Engaging customers through storytelling, value selling, and consistent messaging.
5. Responding to inquiries from customers and internal SAP teams, focusing on customer success.
6. Aligning with customers on the technical architecture and business drivers for SAP Analytics Cloud.
7. Guiding the SAP account team and customer to adopt the SAP Analytics Cloud at the right time.
8. Transitioning customers to post-sale teams and partners smoothly through clear communication.
9. Driving adoption by continuing to promote the vision and impact of SAP solutions post-selection.
10. Building and maintaining relationships throughout the customer lifecycle, enabling customers to improve and expand their adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud by sharing your expertise.

Your Profile

South African citizen or work permit for South Africa. SAP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Honours degree in Information Systems or Accounting. 7+ years of professional work experience in finance, enterprise IT, IT consulting, IT presales or a combination of these, including at least 3 years of experience implementing or using a budgeting and forecasting system.

Job Requirements

1. Willing to work in SAP's Woodmead, Johannesburg office 5 days a week if required.
2. Willingness to travel in Africa and the Middle East for up to 30% of working time.
3. Commitment to continuous learning.
4. Independent and goal-oriented working style.
5. Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Recommendations

1. Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud.
2. Experience with other SAP solutions, including SAP S / 4HANA, SAP BW / 4HANA, SAP Group Reporting, and other SAP financial consolidation solutions.

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