Global Field Business Support Specialist
SAP
- Location
- Porto Salvo, PT, 2740-262
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
Skills
About this role
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 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 In your role as a Global Field Business Support Specialist, you will be responsible for the execution of the end-to-end deal operational process for specific deal motions. This is a central team acting as a deal support center for SAP Account Executives in the region. The Field Business Support Team assists, and process deals within the SAP CRM/Harmony system. Supported by your team members, you will guide deals through the quote-to-booking process. The team is expected to contribute to revenue growth and profitability by processing sales opportunities for both existing and net new customers and achieving order targets. In particular you will:
Responsible for execution of the end-to-end deal operational process / quote-to-cash process for SAP select deal motions based on complexity and thresholds Process customer requests for selling deals and completing the required inputs (Harmony/CRM Opportunities, Quotations, Order Forms) Partner with Industry AEs, Premium Suppliers, Cloud Architects (CAA’s), Commercial Finance, Legal/Contracting, Centralized Deal Support (CDS) & Order-to-Invoice (O2I) Teams to support the sales process to facilitate deal closure Comply with operational procedures e.g., for sales, delivery, financial and legal requirements. Archiving and maintaining all files and records Collaborate closely within GCF, especially with Commercial Business Partners related to pricing, deal structuring and commercial policies to ensure seamless deal support Provide active quarter-end and year-end close deal support to the sales community to ensure timely and accurate completion of work deliverables in a dynamically driven environment Legal Contract Validation: Closely cross-collaborate with the Industry AEs, Pricing and Revenue Recognition teams in the local market units during the contract drafting and negotiation process. Verify customer, user and pricing information provided by Account Executives and Pricing teams, work with Finance, Revenue Recognition teams to prevent revenue deferrals, ensure final business, and contract terms
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree (preferred) 2-5 years of experience working in a Sales Operations or Deal Support capacity Experience with sales and deal processes involving RISE, Private Cloud, and other complex Cloud deal motions A strong background in sales, quote-to-cash process & deal execution Experience in a fast-paced environment, ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve Extremely detailed-oriented, organized, and effective communication skills (both oral and written) Working experience within a shared service center environment (preferred) Experience with Smartsheet, advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), DocuSign, CPQ/CRM tool and experience with SAP systems is a plus Flexibility to work virtually or in local office (as needed and available) Flexibility to work varied business hours to ensure full Field Business Support coverage, especially at quarter and year-end Advanced English needed – additional languages beneficial depending on the supporting region/MUs
Meet the team The EMEA/MEE Global Commercial Finance organization partners closely with sales to ensure that transactions are structured in the most commercially beneficial way for SAP, while abiding by SAPs internal policies and IFRS Accounting rules. With an aim toward action and pragmatic execution,