30 Strategic Initiatives Leader jobs in the United Kingdom

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Responsible for leading strategic transformational initiatives within the EMEA SCM line of business, that contribute to the growth of the business area.
Responsible for driving specific Demand Generation topics across EMEA, in collaboration with the Solution Advisor Manager.
Support and lead customer facing activities as required, both Demand Generation related as well as sales opportunity based.
Understands business and industry; helps customers realize return on investment and drives knowledge into the Solution Advisory and Sales functions.
**Role Purpose:**
To drive & lead strategic & transformational initiatives within the EMEA SCM line of business, that contribute to the growth of the business area.
To contribute to the customer success function and revenue growth by
+ Aligning SCM EMEA Demand Generation activities with our line of business GTM focus, SCM solutions capabilities and focus in agreement with the regional CRO and Sales Leaders.
+ Delivering impactful customer experiences that maximize customer value.
**Career Level Description:**
_Accountability:_
+ Delivers results by bringing strategic initiatives to life which are delivered on time and fully adopted by the Market Unit & Regional leadership
+ Builds and execute business development plans aligned to our GTM setup
+ Supports sales opportunities directly and through the team as required
_Complexity:_
+ Makes day to day decisions within & across the SCM EMEA teams
+ Works collaboratively across the different leadership and teams in Market Units and across EMEA
+ Regularly applies expertise in day-to-day activities
_Communication:_
+ Builds strategic partnerships with key decision makers internally, with customer & partner organizationsR
+ Represents SAP to customers / partners
+ Formulates clear objectives and strategies and work assignments
+ Listens openly and attentively to fully understand ideas and opinions across the EMEA SCM teams
**Key Responsibilities:**
Including, but not limited to:
+ To drive & lead selected strategic & transformational initiatives within the EMEA SCM line of business, that contribute to the growth of the business area.
+ To contribute to specific customer sales engagements in the sales cycle
+ Advising account teams on opportunities based on success probabilities and strategic account positions
+ Develop and deliver compelling stories and 'why SAP SCM' messaging that illustrate differentiated business outcomes, utilizing standard messaging and digital assets throughout the customer journey
+ Collaborate with customers and partners to co-create an agreed-upon SAP vision, aligning messaging and gaining customer trust
+ Ensure world-class customer experiences in critical segments, driving adoption and consumption to maximize customer value
+ Build a culture of excellence as part of the regional team, with a mindset of General Manager driving the business forward.
+ Continuously explore and communicate the added value of SAP solutions to each account, supporting the process of value expansion and increased revenue.
**Experience:**
+ Strong domain knowledge of Supply Chain Management and the Supply Chain solutions marketplace
+ Experience in supply chain management sale would be an advantage
+ Experienced in operating at C-level is customer engagements
+ Sound professional experience
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