COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.

ABOUT THE SAP INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE PROJECT

SAP’s Internship Experience Project is SAP’s global, paid internship program that provides university students with the opportunities to find purpose in their careers.

THREE REASONS TO INTERN AT SAP

1. CULTURE OF COLLABORATION: Meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
2. PROJECT-DRIVEN EXPERIENCE: Gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables. 
3. GAIN VISIBILITY: With the Internship Experience Project (iXp) in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

SAP Ariba Global Sales COO Intern will support the sales organization at SAP responsible for selling software solutions for the source-to-pay business processes. The members of this sales organization work with prospective customers to identify business opportunities for them to digitize and automate their supplier sourcing, procurement, accounts payable, treasury, and supply chain capabilities.

The role of the Global COO is to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of this global salesforce. That role includes implementing the go-to-market strategic plan for the company, evaluating the selling motions to maximize revenue, removing barriers to success, and optimizing the costs of the sales operation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Complete market analysis on existing customers and prospects, evaluate industry and market segments, and generate recommendations on sales organizations and campaigns as a result of the. You will review the analysis with the chief revenue officer (CRO), who is located in Chicago, during checkpoints and then present at the end of the summer. Your resulting presentation can then be included in your collegiate portfolio.
• Work with the Chief of Staff for the CRO and gain experience with several business initiatives that will be occurring over the course of the summary. Responsibilities will include managing action items, following up with internal colleagues, and composing executive summaries.
• Prepare communications for the CRO, COO, and/or Chief of Staff for internal colleagues, partners of SAP, and some customers

POSITION TITLE: SAP Ariba COO Sales iXp Intern – Procurement and Supply Chain

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Fieldglass Office)

EXPECTED START DATE TO END DATE: JUNE 8, 2020 – AUGUST 14, 2020

WHO YOU ARE:

We’re looking for someone who can challenge the status quo and likes to stay curious. You enjoy working on meaningful projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

• Junior or Rising Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Communications.
• Interested in a Career that focuses on solving a prospects process or organizational challenges
• Better than basic Microsoft PowerPoint Skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, OneNote, and Outlook for composition and editing
• Experience with Microsoft Excel; data entry, some analysis (desired)
• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms used in Business Marketing is a plus (Linked In, Grapevine 6, Twitter, Instagram)
• Displaying professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to research, summarize findings and present to the team at least once every 3-4 weeks during the experience for your learning and development.

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable 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 (Americas:Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

WHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable 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. (Americas:Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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

SAP is one of the biggest business software companies in the world. We collaborate every day to help make the world run better and improve people's lives. Every day, we help companies and organizations of all sizes and industries to run their businesses profitably, to adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.