Account Executive

Robert Hess Search Group
  • Chicago, Illinois
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

    SAP & ERP Services & Staffing (The Baer Group)

    Location: Atlanta, GA.

    Compensation: Base $80k-$140k, OTE $160k-$280k+  

    Type: Hybrid. Monday and Thursday are required in office

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a results-driven Account Executive to drive revenue growth by selling SAP and other ERP platform consulting services, project-based solutions, and staffing engagements to mid-market and enterprise clients. This individual will be responsible for developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and positioning our services as strategic solutions aligned to client transformation initiatives including S/4HANA Migrations, RISE Program Transformations, cloud migrations, and ERP optimization programs.

    The ideal candidate understands the SAP ecosystem, has experience selling IT services or professional staffing, and thrives in a consultative, relationship-driven sales environment and easily develops new relationships.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive new logo acquisition and account expansion 
    • Identify, qualify, and close SAP and ERP platform services opportunities including:
      • S/4HANA implementations and upgrades
      • RISE with SAP initiatives
      • Managed services and AMS
      • Functional and technical staffing engagements
      • Project-based consulting services
    • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with CIOs, VPs of IT, ERP Directors, and business stakeholders
    • Partner with recruiting, delivery, and leadership teams to align solutions with client needs
    • Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through contract negotiation and close
    • Manage pipeline forecasting, CRM updates, and revenue targets
    • Drive client meetings, discovery sessions, and proposal development
    • Stay informed on SAP roadmap and ERP market trends

    Required Qualifications

    • 2–5+ years of experience selling IT services, professional services, or staffing solutions
    • Experience in SAP or ERP-related sales strongly preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to generate new business and close enterprise-level deals
    • Strong understanding of ERP transformation initiatives and consulting delivery models
    • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota
    • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

    Preferred Experience

    • Experience selling SAP S/4HANA, ECC, or cloud transformation initiatives or staffing models
    • Familiarity with RISE, SAP BTP, near shore models, or ERP managed services
    • Existing network within SAP or another ERP platform client base

    Core Competencies

    • Consultative selling mindset
    • Executive presence
    • Strategic account planning
    • Pipeline discipline and forecasting accuracy
    • Cross-functional collaboration
    • Resilience and competitive drive

    Performance Metrics

    • New revenue generation
    • Gross margin targets
    • Pipeline development and conversion rates
    • Client retention and expansion
    • Activity and sales cycle management

    Compensation Model Sample

    Staffing AE Comp Plans (SAP Focused)

    • SAP functional & technical contractors - Staffing Model
    • Revenue tied to billable hours
    • Margin control is critical


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.robhess.com

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultative Salesunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Acquisitionunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Executive Relationshipsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Gross Marginunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Revenue Planningunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Cycleunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Strategic Accountsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Technical Recruitingunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Territory Developmentunmatched
    • Website Conversionunmatched

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