SAP Hiring For Partner Recruitment Associate (i-Recruiter) – EMEA Region at Galway, County Galway Full Time

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We are looking for an i-Recruiter to join our team and play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing prospective partners in alignment with SAP’s product portfolio and company strategy. As an i-Recruiter, you will be responsible for analysing Business Plans, ensuring that potential partners meet regional and global requirements, and collaborating with the i-Recruitment global team to optimize and standardize recruitment practices.

Responsibilities:
Gain a deep understanding of SAP’s product portfolio and company strategy to effectively qualify prospective partners.

Analyse Business Plans to assess if potential partners align with regional and global requirements.

Collaborate with field teams to work on whitespace and capacity planning for the assigned geographic area.

Screen prospective partner applications and identify the best fits based on alignment with the local Market Unit.

Establish and nurture relationships with Partner senior management, including C-level executives, to maintain strategic focus throughout the partnership.

Ensure that partners are continuously exposed to SAP’s technological leadership and the potential business benefits of working with SAP.

Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Market Unit to support the business goals of our partners.

Execute the recruitment process in SAP systems, working closely with partners and internal teams (e.g., PXA, Due Diligence teams).

Education and Qualifications:
Previous account or Partner management experience in the software/IT industry is preferred.

Demonstrable strong interpersonal, communication, and team-working abilities, coaching skills are advantageous.

Possess a strong business mindset and credibility from the Partner’s perspective.

Familiarity with the latest IT/Software trends (AI, cloud, automation, etc.) and understanding of terms such as software integrations and API’s.

Creative thinking, willingness to take proactive initiatives, and the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies.

A proactive and result-oriented team-player with strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Confidence in working across all levels of an organization and projecting a strong stature and presence. Must be highly credible both internally (with stakeholders) and externally (from the partner’s perspective).

Experience with support systems, message handling, and remote communication tools, as well as proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic, French, and Spanish is a plus.

If you are passionate about fostering strategic partnerships, possess excellent communication and analytical skills, and have a strong background in the software/IT industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of SAP’s partner ecosystem.

This position is a 12 month Limited full-time role

We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 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 200 million users and more than 100,000 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, we build breakthroughs, together.

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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected]

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 378999 | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.