Job Details: Business Development Manager
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Vacancy Name: Business Development Manager
Vacancy No: VN1147
Business Unit: EMEA
Job Location: [Location]
Employment Type: Full Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to identify, engage, and close new business opportunities within large enterprise accounts across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in selling SAP services and cloud-based solutions, with the ability to build strategic relationships, craft tailored propositions, and deliver substantial deals.
Key Responsibilities
* Pipeline Development: Identify and nurture high-value prospects in large enterprise organisations, driving pipeline growth through strategic outreach and market understanding.
* Sales Execution: Lead the full sales cycle – from opportunity identification to proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure.
* Relationship Management: Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CFOs, and senior IT leaders to position Lemongrass as a strategic partner for SAP transformation and managed services.
* Solution Crafting: Develop bespoke value propositions for SAP and cloud services aligned to the customer’s strategic goals and challenges.
* Revenue Growth: Deliver against defined revenue targets, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.
* Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with delivery teams, pre-sales, and marketing to ensure seamless execution and exceptional client experience.
* Market Expertise: Stay current with industry trends, SAP innovations, and competitor offerings to advise customers and differentiate Lemongrass’s services.
* Reporting & Forecasting: Provide accurate and timely updates on pipeline, deal status, and revenue forecasts using CRM systems and internal processes.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Track Record: Demonstrable success in selling SAP services (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, managed cloud solutions) to large enterprise clients.
* Experience: Minimum 10+ years’ experience in IT sales, focusing on SAP solutions, cloud transformation, or digital services.
* Deal Management: Proven ability to identify, craft, and close major, complex deals worth £1M+ in total contract value.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and RISE with SAP.
* Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid IT landscapes.
* Knowledge of enterprise IT outsourcing models, project services, and managed services.
* Prior experience working for an SAP Partner or consulting organisation.
* Strategic Selling: Ability to engage C-level executives, articulate business value, and position solutions as critical enablers of success.
* Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation and financial understanding to create win-win contracts.
* CRM: Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline management and forecasting.
* Communication: Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
Personal Attributes
* Results-oriented with a growth mindset and the tenacity to succeed.
* Entrepreneurial and proactive, able to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
* Collaborative team player with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
Lemongrass Consulting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a software-enabled services provider, synonymous with SAP on Cloud, focused on delivering superior, highly automated Managed Services to Enterprise customers. Our customers span multiple verticals and geographies across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. We partner with AWS, SAP, Microsoft and other global technology leaders.
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