This position can be filled either in Zurich or Lausanne (Prilly)
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
The SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) & AI Senior Customer Success Manager (CSM) helps customers drive meaningful adoption and consumption of SAP Business Data Cloud in their application projects, positioning BDC as the cloud platform of choice for their business needs. BDC is a SaaS solution that unifies and governs all SAP data while seamlessly connecting with third‑party data, enabling business leaders to make impactful and data‑driven decisions.
SAP BDC CSMs work with the most cutting‑edge and innovative SAP solutions and coach SAP’s most strategic customers towards a successful cloud transformation. The BDC CSM role is also responsible for developing relationships with CXOs and technical decision makers in their assigned accounts to ensure broad consumption of the portfolio both within and across application projects through Technical Advisory.
Responsibilities
You will innovatively generate ideas for Consumed ACV demand generation to drive growth, safeguard renewals, and minimize churn for successful cloud business.
You will proactively partner with customers to sustainably increase consumption of SAP BDC, and coordinate activities with the Account Team, by building out a joint outcome‑based plan, that aligns SAP solutions with customers business objectives throughout their lifecycle.
You understand the big picture, deliver expertise with digital transformation, and advise on technical and business architectures.
Support and drive Market Unit CSM demand generation initiatives, working with Demand Management, Sales, and Marketing to further Cloud's growth.
Prepare and deliver a renewal execution strategy optimizing renewals for profitability and customer satisfaction.
Drive innovation and incubation areas through the introduction of AI everywhere, adoption of digital modalities and extension of digital motions along the customer value lifecycle via a tight interlock with the Customer Success go‑to‑market and transformational strategies.
You are the primary SAP BDC strategic point of contact and will orchestrate resources across SAP and customers, leveraging assets of the SAP BDC engagement model.
You will analyse your customer’s technical needs and execute consumption plans for your assigned customers.
You will instruct and prepare the customer to make the best use of the solution, in alignment with SAP strategy and roadmap.
You will be a voice of the customer to internal SAP stakeholders. You will work with colleagues from a broad variety of groups such as Cloud Success Services life‑cycle relevant centers of experts, Account Teams, Pre‑sales, Product Management groups, Support, Services, Partners, etc.
What You Bring
You will excel in this role if you:
Have 7+ years of industry experience working with data & analytics
Your background could be Software Engineering, Solution Management, Project/Product Management, Project Implementation, Pre‑sales, Technical Customer Engagement, Customer Success, Proactive Support Services Consulting, etc.
Have deep understanding of cloud software solutions, delivery models, and challenges, as well as involvement in complex global transformation programs in consulting or advisory roles.
Have a working knowledge of hybrid and cloud‑based landscapes and can guide customers on technology architectures and strategies. Certifications in enterprise architecture are a plus.
Have foundational knowledge of public cloud platforms and providers (e.g. Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, etc.).
Have professional experience with implementing cloud initiatives.
Have excellent communication and presentation skills. Familiarity with design thinking methodology is a plus.
Communicate proactively and can prioritize efficiently. You have a strong sense of accountability.
Can manage complex organizational dynamics both internally as well as externally with customers and partners, manage risks, and de‑escalate critical customer situations
Can continuously learn and adapt to the unique business and cultural practices of each region/country.
Have a strong customer service mindset and customer empathy.
Have a passion for learning new technologies and enjoy problem solving.
Thrive in a dynamic team‑based environment and can guide new team members into the role.
Speak English and German fluently. French is a big plus.
Meet your team
We pride on a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. Every idea and perspective are valued.
The SAP Business Data Cloud CSM team is committed to sustain each other to ensure success, both individually and as a team. We have a pay it forward mentality and are always willing to help our colleagues. Our culture is built upon sharing best practices, utilizing communication platforms to answer each other’s questions, and bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to the mission of driving SAP BDC consumption growth together. We provide opportunities to lead regional and global workstreams that help us improve as a team and contribute to great customer experiences.
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
SAP’s 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.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
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