Head of Market Development & Advisory, GC

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GC Head of Market Development and Advisory

The Head of Market Development a key member of the Customer Success (CS) MU leadership team will have general responsibility for focusing on the holistic health of out-quarter business. Works alongside the Regional Strategy and Transformation lead to ensure strategic programs and innovation initiatives are being implemented in GC in support of CS business goals financial objectives portfolio aspirations and field/organizational growth requirements. Responsible for driving Quarter1 / Quarter2 preparedness and provides a connective voice across all demand generation engines building a cohesive demand strategy and achieving desired pipeline goals across all solutions segments industries and geographies.

Responsibilities

Strategic program and initiative implementation

• Provide hands-on leadership and support in the implementation of Global Regional and MU-specific programs and initiatives in GC. Ex. Global NLAC program Regional Digital Hub ramp up GC Point of Presence cases. Own and drive these initiatives within GC on behalf of the MD.
• Link Global and Regional programs / initiatives between GC and key Regional stakeholders - including the Regional Strategy / Transformation resources and the Regional CBO.
• In conjunction with Digital Hub leadership mature the regional Digital Hub strategy; drive DH motions modalities & processes into GC

Key MU leadership

• Act as a clear leader in GC and represent the MD when not available with customers partners and internal stakeholders.
• Represent SAP externally at an executive level. Function as Executive Sponsor where appropriate.

Demand execution

• Be the single owner for high quality pipeline in CQ1 and CQ2 as well as overall 4RQ
• Implement a programmatic approach to managing pipeline supported by Demand Management and build depth of understanding across sources of demand generation to ensure appropriate build against pipeline diversity & goals.

Experiences

• Transformation: Track record of translating transformations and strategy into execution & measurable business success (top line or bottom line)
• Business performance: track record engaging with customer-facing sales services support or customer engagement organizations..
• Demand: Experience driving results through a multi-faceted out-quarter and multi-year demand landscape.
• Customer Focus: Well- respected proven leader with a strong focus on the Customer and Customer success

KPIs (not inclusive)

Strong alignment to regular business KPIs to measure business success of transformation

• Customer Success: Adoption Consumption and Renewal goals.
• Execution Excellence: Pipeline growth / conversion. Solution diversity of pipeline growth / conversion.

Language: Fluency in English and Mandarin

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent accreditation required; Masters Degree or MBA Preferred

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Requisition ID: 430395 Work Area: Sales Expected Travel: 0 - 50% Career Status: Management Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.