HCM - Senior Solutions Sales Executive (SAP SuccessFactors Focus)

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your well‑being, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. Role Overview We’re looking for a high‑performing sales professional with deep experience in Human Capital Management (HCM) or HR Information Systems (HRIS) to join our team as a Senior Solution Sales Executive. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping organisations transform their workforce strategies through SAP SuccessFactors and related cloud solutions. You’ll be responsible for driving new business, expanding strategic accounts, and leading complex sales cycles with CxO‑level stakeholders. You’ll work across SAP’s internal teams and partner ecosystem to deliver measurable outcomes for our customers. Key Responsibilities Drive Customer Outcomes Lead strategic sales engagements that begin with the customer’s workforce strategy and map back to SAP SuccessFactors architecture and business value. Craft compelling value propositions for CHROs, CIOs, CFOs, and boards, linking HR transformation to productivity, compliance, and growth. Lead the Ecosystem Orchestrate SAP presales, solution advisory, services, customer success, marketing, and partner teams around a unified account plan. Proactively remove roadblocks, maintain momentum, and ensure alignment across all stakeholders. Required Experience Proven hunter and closer with top performance in enterprise, upper‑corporate / mid‑market cloud software sales. Demonstrated success in co‑selling with partners, including resellers and consulting firms, while maintaining ownership of customer outcomes. Experience pitching to CxO and board‑level audiences, including investment and risk cases. Skilled in leading complex deal cycles, from discovery through to commercial negotiation and close. Familiarity with value‑based selling methodologies. Strong understanding of HRIS and payroll systems, with bonus points for hands‑on experience with SAP SuccessFactors. Preferred Capabilities Customer‑first mindset: You start with the customer’s strategy and build every engagement around it. General manager approach: You manage the full customer ecosystem, not just your sales quota. Commercial acumen: Skilled in pricing strategy, margin protection, and approvals. Executive communication: Clear, confident, and concise—your materials belong in a board pack. Operational discipline: Accurate forecasting, clean pipeline management, and visible accountability. Collaborative leadership: You build trust quickly and maintain it through transparent execution. Success Metrics Achievement of new annual contract value targets. Maintaining 4x qualified pipeline coverage. Executive references and value milestones within six months of go‑live. High partner satisfaction and repeatable joint wins. Qualifications 3–5 years of enterprise software or cloud sales with strong quota attainment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; postgraduate business studies preferred. Must have Australian work rights. 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. 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