Value Advisor West
Irvine, CA - USA
Job Summary
We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
As a Value Advisor (VA) at SAP your primary responsibility will be to define the value proposition of SAP capabilities to customers and ensure that the promised value is tracked and refined according to the customers priorities and adopted solutions.
The key aspects of the VA role include the following:
Develop corporate strategy financial analysis business case and value selling
Collaborate with key stakeholders to create a comprehensive corporate strategy that includes in-depth market context analysis revenue projections and actionable recommendations. Utilize value-based selling techniques to position solutions that drive profitable growth. Align financial analysis and business cases with the companys 35 year game plan to support major regions and key growth markets. Support demand generation efforts in insightful ways and drive the Account Planning process in regions and MUs.
Establish baseline value driver metrics before go-live and benchmark value assurance
Benchmark to assess key value drivers prior to go-live ensuring a clear understanding of potential impacts. Post-deployment track and benchmark the realization of value through ongoing performance assessments leveraging the Value Lifecycle Management (VLM) tool which offers industry-specific content and best practices to optimize value outcomes.
Lead value engagement and project management
Oversee the entire value lifecycle from discovery to realization and optimization. This includes leading engagement efforts such as business case development deployment strategies in line with the CVJ methodology and value delivery services. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure that value realization is continuously monitored and optimized.
Understand industry value chains and end-to-end processes
Leverage industry-specific insights to understand complex value chains and end-to-end business processes across various sectors. Use these insights to develop tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client ensuring alignment with industry trends and benchmarks for maximizing value delivery.
Drive business and IT alignment in large accounts
Foster strong collaboration between business and IT teams within large enterprise accounts to ensure alignment on strategic goals. Utilize Value Enablement frameworks to standardize best practices across regions. Guide key accounts through value-focused engagements by promoting business-IT synergies supported by thought leadership and benchmarking insights.
What you bring:
10-15 years of professional experience in Sales/Consulting/Industry/Line of Business with at least 5 years in strategy/management consulting
Proven track record in business case creation financial analysis and business architect experience
Strong quantitative background and experience in account management and engagement design
Executive presence communication and relationship management skills
Customer facing experience including managing business and IT alignment executive interview techniques design and facilitation of executive workshops
Advanced knowledge of value selling methodology. & processes opportunities value chain and ecosystem analyses experience
Bachelors degree; Masters degree preferred
Meet your team:
You will be working with a diverse team of professionals who are experts in SAP solutions end-to-end processes deployment methodologies and customer references. You will collaborate with cross-functional and cross-geo teams in complex matrix structures to deliver value to our customers.
There is no sponsorship offered with this role
There is no relocation assistance offered with this role.
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. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand 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 you can bring out your best.
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 world.
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Requisition ID: 452794 Work Area: Sales Expected Travel: 0 - 50% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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