SAP

Sales Development Specialist - Sales Performance Management (SPM)

SAP$91K — $205K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of B2B demand generation or software sales experience, especially in Finance or Procurement technology.
  • Familiarity with North American market dynamics, particularly in revenue and sales operations.
  • University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, IT, or Digital Transformation.
  • Understanding of sales operations challenges like territory management and sales incentive visibility.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to advise finance leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Generate leads through targeted prospecting of Sales Performance Management functions.
  • Design prospecting strategies aligned with the Sales Performance Management Sales Team.
  • Conduct proactive outbound outreach to drive interest in sales planning and incentive management solutions.
  • Engage with finance and sales leadership via phone, email, LinkedIn, and webinars.
  • Meet and exceed sales development KPIs related to finance solutions.
  • Promote SAP's SPM Management and Transformation portfolio as a key contributor.
  • Leverage digital selling tools to improve outreach and engagement.

Benefits

  • SAP provides an annualized compensation range for transparency.
  • Offers a comprehensive benefits package with eligibility requirements.
  • Includes a commitment to pay equity and transparency in compensation.
Full Job Description
We are looking for our next Sales Development Specialist with a focus on Sales Performance Management (SPM) solutions to join our growing team in the Americas! Within the SDE team, our purpose is to be a game-changer in the enterprise software industry by delivering a seamless, value-driven digital experience to customers, specifically addressing the financial and procurement transformation needs of organizations. Our mission is to increase sales productivity by generating a high-quality pipeline focused on sales planning and Incentive management solutions that convert into measurable revenue and help customers achieve operational excellence. As a Sales Development Executive aligned to the SPM portfolio, you will be responsible for engaging with finance, revenue operations, sales, and sales operations leaders. Your focus will be on building a pipeline of opportunities that address business challenges in sales planning, seller visibility, incentive management, and compliance. You will work closely with Account Executives, Solution Advisors, and Partners to drive digital transformation initiatives that improve financial outcomes and operational efficiencies for our customers in the Americas market. Key Responsibilities: • Generate leads and opportunities through targeted prospecting of Sales Performance Management functions within organizations • Design prospecting strategies in alignment with the Sales Performance Management Sales Team and Ecosystem Partners • Conduct proactive outbound outreach to drive interest in solutions such as sales planning, Sales Cloud, Agent Performance management, and Incentive management functions. • Engage with CROs, CFOs, Rev Ops Directors, and Sales Ops Leaders through multiple channels (phone, email, LinkedIn, webinars) • Meet and exceed sales development KPIs and demand generation targets specific to finance and procurement solutions • Be a key contributor in promoting SAP's SPM Management and Transformation portfolio • Leverage best-in-class digital selling tools and methodologies to scale outreach and improve engagement • Support strategic initiatives and campaigns related to spend optimization, cash flow management, and compliance What You Bring: • 2-5 years of B2B demand generation or software sales experience, preferably in Finance, ERP, Spend Management, or Procurement technology. • Familiarity with the North American market dynamics, especially within revenue and sales operations departments or functions. Education, Skills & Competencies: • University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, IT, or Digital Transformation • Keen interest in finance digitalization, procurement technology, and enterprise software solutions • Understanding of sales operations challenges such as territory management, planning and sales incentive visibility • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to act as a trusted advisor to finance leaders • Ability to listen actively and tailor messaging to resonate with customer pain points and strategic goals Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP's commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is [redacted]00USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits. AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Requisition ID: 455909 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid Requisition ID: 455909 Posted Date: Jun 22, 2026 Work Area: Sales Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Location:

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