RVP, Solution Advisory - 11596
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RVP, Solution Advisory - 11596
from 🌏 Worldwide
€153,000 - €173,000
The Impact of aRVP, Solution Advisory at Coupa:
TheRVP, Solution Advisory for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is a critical, high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the success and strategic direction of the Solution Advisory team within the region. This RVP will lead, coach, and scale a team of high-performing Solution Advisors (SA’s) and SA Leaders, who are responsible for partnering with the EMEA Sales organization to articulate the value of Coupa's Business Spend Management platform to prospective and existing customers. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong domain background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in leading successful enterprise software pre-sales organizations.
What You’ll Do
- Leadership and Strategy:
- Define and execute the EMEA Solution Advisory strategy in alignment with regional sales goals, ensuring effective coverage for all market segments.
- Serve as a key member of the EMEA Sales leadership team, providing strategic insight into market trends, competitive positioning, and customer requirements.
- Drive thought leadership and innovation in how the Solution Advisory team engages with customers and prospects, including the use of advanced demonstration techniques and value-based selling methodologies.
- Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and scaling of best practices across the broader organization, while driving continuous innovation and creativity.
- Team Development and Management:
- Recruit, develop, and retain a world-class team of Solution Advisors, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
- Provide hands-on coaching, performance management, and career path guidance.
- Manage resource allocation across the region, prioritizing opportunities to maximize impact on revenue, renewal, retention and customer success targets.
- Facilitate a positive team attitude, outlook and work ethic that helps ensure Coupa continues to be a fantastic place to work.
- Ensure operational and administrative excellence.
- Sales and Customer Engagement Success:
- Ensure the Solution Advisory team effectively translates complex business challenges into compelling technical solutions and quantified business value that differentiate Coupa against the competition.
- Act as a trusted advisor and executive sponsor for key accounts and strategic opportunities, engaging with C-level executives to present Coupa’s vision and value proposition.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner closely with Sales, Services, Product Management, and Marketing to ensure alignment towards company goals and maintain Coupa’s leadership position and brand in the industry.
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise software pre-sales, solution consulting, or solution architecture, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership/management capacity.
- Proven success leading and scaling a regional or national team of presales professionals.
- Deep understanding of the Business Spend Management (BSM) space, including Procurement, Invoicing, Expenses, and related financial processes.
- Strong executive presence and exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex pre-sales strategies in highly competitive environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 50% to customer sites and company meetings within Europe, Middle East and Africa.
OTE range EUR 218 000-247 333 with a mix of 70/30
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location . Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.






