Territory Ecosystem Manager

We help the world run betterAt 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 wellbeing, 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.  What you'll do: The Territory Ecosystem Manager (TEM) owns the quota on a territory and is responsible for driving the associated pipeline and revenue closure (including post-sales success revenue) by partners. The TEM is responsible for supporting the partner's sales to have them manage the sales cycle with multiple resellers in the Partner-Driven engagement motion. The TEM coordinates all activities with the partners to ensure the successful closing of opportunities. This is done mainly via coaching of the partners' sales teams. Only in few occasions and when specifically requested by the customer or partner, the TEM is engaged in selling activities with the end customer. The role also monitors competitor activity and implements strategies with partners to maintain assigned account ownership and mitigate competitor advancement. The TEM role focuses on the following key areas: Accountable for annual revenue goals established for the territory. The TEM can be considered a sales manager for the territory as he/she is managing the salespeople of the Partner as though these were SAP sales resources. Responsible for achieving revenue and bookings targets via the partners operating in the territory and leveraging the digital hub services. Creates, monitors, and reviews revenue generation activities in the assigned territory, establishing innovative approaches to generate business via assigned partners, and ensures partners execute accordingly. If requested by the customer or Partner, the TEM contacts customers and participates in relevant selling activities (in compliance with SAP Channel Operations policies). Enables the partner to independently drive business with the following resources: Partner demand generation plan to build a business pipeline Partner resource utilization plan so partners have full access to and are utilizing SAP resources, tools, and methodologies Coaches partner to generate demand, manage and progress pipeline, forecast, and, where needed, build recovery plans. Responsible for forecasting in the designated territory. Drives adoption and consumption (including renewals and upsells) at the territory level with partner teams. Drives partners to deliver against SAP quality standards. Engages with Partner Manager on Sales Planning to align Partner Business Planning for the territory covered and facilitates operational support for partners with the Partner Manager. Triggers and assists partners to consume Digital Services as required during the sales cycle and in customer success activities. Guides the reporting on sales progress throughout the year. Identifies deviations from plans and actively engages in measures to deliver defined territory revenue goals with the Partner Manager. What you bring: Profound knowledge in one or several cloud solution areas, especially SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Minimum 10 years of experience in sales (Territory/Channel Sales) Proven sales track record Knowing or having successful experience in multi-channel go-to-market models Understanding the principles of solution selling through and with Partners Industry expertise Ability to create and deliver on strategic plans Business level English Experience in SME/Volume territory business Local market knowledge and understanding Meet your team: Sales Managers in the assigned territory are responsible for managing multiple Partners reselling in their designated territory and for achieving targets. Partner coaches in the assigned territory, ensuring partners are equipped to effectively drive customer success to develop trusted long-term customer relationships. Partner Manager counterparts in the assigned territory, working closely with Partners to coordinate all partner-relevant activities along all stages of the Customer Value Journey. Bring out your bestSAP 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.