S4/HANA public cloud (GROW) Pre-Sales
Job Description:
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Pre-sales Consultant specializing in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW) to join our growing team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to prospective clients, demonstrating the value and capabilities of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud to address their business challenges and drive digital transformation. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP's public cloud offerings, strong technical and functional expertise, and exceptional communication and presentation skills in both Arabic and English.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Evangelism & Demonstration:
- Lead compelling presentations and demonstrations of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW) to C-level executives, IT managers, and business users, showcasing its features, benefits, and value proposition.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise business language, aligning solutions with client-specific needs and strategic objectives.
- Articulate the "why" behind SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, emphasizing its agility, scalability, rapid deployment, and continuous innovation.
- Highlight the benefits of the GROW with SAP approach, including pre-configured best practices and faster time to value.
Discovery & Qualification:
- Conduct in-depth discovery sessions with clients to understand their current business processes, pain points, strategic goals, and technical landscape
- Collaborate with sales teams to qualify opportunities, assess technical feasibility, and identify key decision-makers and influencers.
Solution Architecture & Design:
- Work closely with sales, delivery, and product teams to define solution architectures that meet client requirements, leveraging SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud best practices.
- Contribute to the development of tailored proposals, statements of work, and responses to RFPs/RFIs, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with client needs.
Competitive Analysis & Market Insights:
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and SAP's product roadmap, particularly for S/4HANA Public Cloud.
- Develop and deliver competitive positioning strategies, effectively differentiating our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud offerings.
Proof of Concept (POC) & Pilot Support
- Support the execution of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and pilot projects, demonstrating the practical application and value of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
Thought Leadership & Internal Enablement:
- Act as a subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud within the organization, mentoring junior pre-sales consultants and sales teams.
- Contribute to the development of pre-sales assets, including standard demonstrations, solution frameworks, and presentation templates.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance or a related field. Finance Background preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in pre-sales, solution architecture, or consulting roles specifically focused on SAP ERP solutions.
- Proven track record of at least 3+ years directly involved in pre-sales for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (essential). Experience with the "GROW with SAP" initiative is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting successful product demonstrations and presentations to diverse audiences, including C-level executives.
- Prior experience working within the Saudi Arabian market and understanding of local business practices and regulations.
- Technical & Functional Expertise:
- Deep functional understanding of core SAP ERP modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales).
- Strong technical acumen related to cloud computing concepts, SaaS models, integration patterns, and data migration strategies in a public cloud environment.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology for cloud implementations.
- Understanding of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and its role in extending SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
- Language Skills:
- Fluent in spoken and written Arabic (mandatory). Ability to conduct complex business discussions and presentations in Arabic.
- Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory). Ability to conduct complex business discussions and presentations in English.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients at all levels.
- Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel within Saudi Arabia as required.
- Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):SAP Certifications relevant to S/4HANA Public Cloud (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud).Experience with other cloud ERP solutions.Understanding of specific industry solutions within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.