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Sales Performance Management jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of data analysis, compensation strategy, and sales operations. Most roles require a business, analytics, or finance degree, which maps cleanly to STEM OPT extensions. Employers typically sponsor H-1B after the OPT period, making this a strong long-term visa pathway.
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We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
ABOUT THE SAP INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
Three reasons to intern at SAP:
* Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
* Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
* Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
WHAT YOU’LL BUILD
Position title: SAP iXp Intern – Solution Advisor, Sales Performance Management
Location: New York City Metro (Hybrid)
Expected start date to end date: May 1st 2026 to May 1st 2027 (12-month contract)
Working hours: 20-40 hours/week (preferably 40 hours/week)
Responsibilities
This role combines a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Create and edit Product demo videos (in tandem with Marketing)
* Transcribe demo videos into well-formatted demo scripts
* Compile boilerplate responses to commonly asked RFF/RFI questions
* Collate and curate dated discovery questionnaires into new Discovery templates for the field
* Assist Demo Build team with routine maintenance tasks
You will be performing these tasks while also learning about the Sales Performance Management portfolio from a Presales/Solution Advisor perspective. The Solution Advisor (SA) role drives a critical process in the sales lifecycle. They work with Sales counterparts to convey the value of our solutions to customers and prospects through live demonstrations, functional presentations and solution-mapping discussions. Many critical assets are required as part of the SA function. The Solution Advisor intern will assist the SPM team of SA’s in creating and maintaining assets vital to each SPM sales pursuit, marketing event, trade show and customer summit.
WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
* Education: Min. bachelor’s degree in an interdisciplinary Business and Technology field such as Business Technology Management, Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology or related field
* Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated (start date must be within 6 months of graduation date) from a coding academy/bootcamp, apprenticeship, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or JD/PhD program
* Knowledge of Camtasia or other video-editing software
* Experience using AI tools
* Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
* Self-motivated, Self-starter, Takes initiative, Proactive problem-solver
* Working knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Word
WHERE YOU BELONG
Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology.
* Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.
* Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.
* Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.
MEET YOUR TEAM
The Sales Performance Management (SPM) sub-solution area is focused on the growth and success of the SPM portfolio. The SPM portfolio is a set of tools and processes that drive the revenue-generating and revenue-persuading behaviors and resources needed for organizations to meet their corporate goals. The SPM Portfolio Consists Of Several Solutions, Including SAP Incentive Management, SAP Territory And Quota, SAP Agent Performance Management, SAP Agent Connect, And Others.
You Will Also Get:
* Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Solution Advisor function, within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities to advance your career.
BRING OUT YOUR BEST
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand 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 two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand 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, you can bring out your best.
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 world. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides 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: Careers@sap.com. 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. 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.
COMPENSATION RANGE TRANSPARENCY:
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 15 - 62(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.
AI USAGE IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 442667 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations:
INTRODUCTION
We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
ABOUT THE SAP INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
Three reasons to intern at SAP:
* Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
* Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
* Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
WHAT YOU’LL BUILD
Position title: SAP iXp Intern – Solution Advisor, Sales Performance Management
Location: New York City Metro (Hybrid)
Expected start date to end date: May 1st 2026 to May 1st 2027 (12-month contract)
Working hours: 20-40 hours/week (preferably 40 hours/week)
Responsibilities
This role combines a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Create and edit Product demo videos (in tandem with Marketing)
* Transcribe demo videos into well-formatted demo scripts
* Compile boilerplate responses to commonly asked RFF/RFI questions
* Collate and curate dated discovery questionnaires into new Discovery templates for the field
* Assist Demo Build team with routine maintenance tasks
You will be performing these tasks while also learning about the Sales Performance Management portfolio from a Presales/Solution Advisor perspective. The Solution Advisor (SA) role drives a critical process in the sales lifecycle. They work with Sales counterparts to convey the value of our solutions to customers and prospects through live demonstrations, functional presentations and solution-mapping discussions. Many critical assets are required as part of the SA function. The Solution Advisor intern will assist the SPM team of SA’s in creating and maintaining assets vital to each SPM sales pursuit, marketing event, trade show and customer summit.
WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
* Education: Min. bachelor’s degree in an interdisciplinary Business and Technology field such as Business Technology Management, Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology or related field
* Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated (start date must be within 6 months of graduation date) from a coding academy/bootcamp, apprenticeship, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or JD/PhD program
* Knowledge of Camtasia or other video-editing software
* Experience using AI tools
* Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
* Self-motivated, Self-starter, Takes initiative, Proactive problem-solver
* Working knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Word
WHERE YOU BELONG
Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology.
* Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.
* Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.
* Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.
MEET YOUR TEAM
The Sales Performance Management (SPM) sub-solution area is focused on the growth and success of the SPM portfolio. The SPM portfolio is a set of tools and processes that drive the revenue-generating and revenue-persuading behaviors and resources needed for organizations to meet their corporate goals. The SPM Portfolio Consists Of Several Solutions, Including SAP Incentive Management, SAP Territory And Quota, SAP Agent Performance Management, SAP Agent Connect, And Others.
You Will Also Get:
* Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Solution Advisor function, within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Mentoring and professional development opportunities to advance your career.
BRING OUT YOUR BEST
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand 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 two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand 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, you can bring out your best.
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 world. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides 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: Careers@sap.com. 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. 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.
COMPENSATION RANGE TRANSPARENCY:
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 15 - 62(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.
AI USAGE IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 442667 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations:
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Sales Performance Management
Target companies with dedicated sales operations teams
Large SaaS, financial services, and consulting firms run structured sales ops functions and have established visa sponsorship processes. Smaller companies often lack the infrastructure to sponsor, so prioritize employers with 500 or more employees.
Emphasize your STEM eligibility upfront
If your degree is in business analytics, data science, finance, or a related STEM field, say so explicitly on your resume and in cover letters. STEM OPT gives you 36 months of work authorization, which makes you significantly more attractive to sponsoring employers.
Build proficiency in incentive compensation platforms
Hands-on experience with tools like Xactly, Varicent, or Anaplan signals technical depth employers value. Certifications or project work with these platforms strengthen your candidacy and demonstrate readiness for day-one contribution without extensive training.
Frame your experience around business impact, not just tasks
Hiring managers in this function care about outcomes. Quantify how your analysis improved quota attainment, reduced compensation errors, or accelerated sales cycle decisions. Concrete numbers make sponsorship conversations easier for employers to justify internally.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Raise the sponsorship question after you receive a recruiter screen callback, not at the offer stage. A direct, professional question like whether the company sponsors H-1B for this role saves time for both sides and filters out non-starters early.
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Do Sales Performance Management roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is classified under a STEM-designated program, such as business analytics, statistics, finance, or management information systems, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Many Sales Performance Management roles involve quantitative modeling and data analysis, which aligns well with STEM degree backgrounds. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What types of employers hire OPT students for Sales Performance Management roles?
Enterprise SaaS companies, financial services firms, and large consulting organizations are the most consistent hirers for this function. These employers run mature sales operations teams and have dedicated HR processes for visa sponsorship. Mid-market technology companies with scaling sales teams also hire for this role, though their sponsorship infrastructure varies. Browse Migrate Mate to filter specifically for OPT-friendly employers hiring in this category.
How does OPT work authorization apply when the role involves cross-functional collaboration across states or globally?
Your OPT work authorization covers employment with a single authorized employer regardless of where projects or collaborations take you. Remote work, travel, or cross-border projects do not require separate authorization, but your employer of record must remain the one tied to your EAD. If you are placed at a client site through a staffing arrangement, that structure requires careful review with your DSO to ensure it does not constitute unauthorized employment.
What happens to my OPT status if my Sales Performance Management role is eliminated or I am laid off?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new authorized position, transfer to a different visa status, or leave the United States. During this window, you cannot work. If you secure a new employer in Sales Performance Management, your DSO must update your SEVIS record to reflect the new employer before you begin. Acting quickly matters, because the grace period does not pause or extend.
Can I work as a contractor or on a project basis in Sales Performance Management on OPT?
Short-term contracts and project-based work are permissible on OPT, but the arrangement must meet the definition of employment rather than self-employment in a problematic form. You cannot be your own employer. Contracts through a staffing agency or direct fixed-term engagements with a single company are generally acceptable, provided your DSO updates your SEVIS record for each new employer. Consulting through your own LLC is a gray area that warrants a direct conversation with your DSO.
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