How to hire a sap-sd consultant

How to hire a sap-sd consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sap-sd consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sap-sd consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sap-sd consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your sap-sd consultant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a sap-sd consultant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sap-sd consultant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sap-sd consultant that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of sap-sd consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Sap-Sd Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Sap-Sd Consultant	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$34-58
   Systems Analyst	A systems analyst is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of technology systems and analyzing its efficiency for business operations and clients' needs. Systems analysts create specific modifications to operating systems and help design solutions and processes... Show more	$27-46
   Programmer Analyst	A programmer analyst is responsible for monitoring database performance and software applications, performing basic troubleshooting, and improving program operations as needed. Programmer analysts' duties also include making adjustments on the system based on client's specifications, creating reports for any updates and new system procedures, designing specific technology solutions to improve the business operations, and performing necessary code adjustments... Show more	$26-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Process
   • Sap Sd
   • Master Data
   • Logistics
   • Delivery Types
   • Fi
   • Sales Order Processing
   • SAP ECC
   • Order-To-Cash
   • Prototyping
   • Order Management
   • ABAP
   • IDOC
   • Credit Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Serve as a liaison for managing requirements between the business, SME's and the development team.
   • Work on IDOC change pointer and enhance customer master IDOC (DEBMAS) and distributing the master data.
   • Develop a dialog module program to assign sales order quantities that are group by master order.
   • Establish settings for various integration points which effect SD, in coordination with the MM/WM, and FI teams.
   • Participate in unit testing, functional acceptance testing, integration testing and of WRICEF objects in CRM and ECC.
   • Develop complex ALV report for sales order, delivery and back order processes for ASPAC region for customer dashboard.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sap-sd consultant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A sap-sd consultant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, sap-sd consultants' average salary in north dakota is 31% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sap-sd consultants 41% less than senior-level sap-sd consultants.
   • Certifications. A sap-sd consultant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a sap-sd consultant's salary.

   Average sap-sd consultant salary

   $94,179yearly

   $45.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sap-sd consultant salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 18, 2026

   Average sap-sd consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$117,945	$57
   2	Washington	$111,310	$54
   3	Oregon	$105,045	$51
   4	Arizona	$102,833	$49
   5	Massachusetts	$96,876	$47
   6	Colorado	$95,701	$46
   7	Texas	$95,029	$46
   8	New Jersey	$94,928	$46
   9	New York	$93,162	$45
   10	North Carolina	$89,348	$43
   11	Illinois	$89,290	$43
   12	Georgia	$88,743	$43
   13	Ohio	$87,853	$42
   14	Wisconsin	$85,991	$41
   15	Florida	$83,252	$40
   16	Virginia	$80,434	$39

   Average sap-sd consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Avanade	$132,755	$63.82	9
   2	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$123,926	$59.58
   3	West Pharmaceutical Services	$120,607	$57.98
   4	AIG	$119,845	$57.62
   5	Bosch USA	$118,350	$56.90	2
   6	AstraZeneca	$116,568	$56.04
   7	First National of Nebraska	$107,320	$51.60
   8	E! News	$105,610	$50.77
   9	Pinnacle Technical Resources	$105,008	$50.48	6
   10	Bosch Rexroth	$103,250	$49.64
   11	SBP Holdings	$102,045	$49.06
   12	Sv	$101,966	$49.02	8
   13	AR New York	$101,616	$48.85
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$100,050	$48.10
   15	DXC Technology	$99,430	$47.80	12
   16	Deloitte	$98,550	$47.38	1,848
   17	Momentive	$97,640	$46.94
   18	Accenture	$97,450	$46.85	1,231
   19	Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.	$97,374	$46.81
   20	Fujitsu	$97,141	$46.70	1

4. Writing a sap-sd consultant job description

   A job description for a sap-sd consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a sap-sd consultant job description:

   Sap-sd consultant job description example

   Job Purpose
   The Hybrid Consultant, Independent RIA for the WA, ID, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY and MO territory is responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to achieve sales goals by covering a defined geographic territory as the sole wholesaler in the Independent Registered Investment Advisor market. This position can work from the Jackson office located in Nashville, TN, can be located within the territory or can work fully remote if the location meets guidelines.
   
   Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
   Develops, implements and executes strategic business plan targeting a specific set of advisors within the territory in order to attain sales growth objectives.Cultivates new business relationships within the territory through consistent review of the territory execution plan to ensure targets are attained and adjustments made when necessary.Operates in a “hybrid” wholesaling capacity which entails spending up to 25% of time in the field, running “video” virtual meetings, and engaging with advisors through traditional avenues such as telephone, email, and virtual meetings.Utilizes a data-driven approach and tools to educate Financial Advisors on Jackson's products and services.Conducts product and sales training through individual and group training sessions, seminars, workshops, and branch meetings.Plans and manages the deployment of resources to maximize territorial sales while being responsible for budgeting and expenses.Maintains knowledge of new, existing and enhanced Jackson products and marketing campaigns.Utilizes CRM system and additional technology in order to accomplish a data driven territory business plan. Shares market feedback from advisors on advisory trends and product needs to assist in the business development and product development process.Attends regional and national industry trade shows and conferences, as needed.
   
   Other duties
   Plans and executes additional projects as assigned.
   
   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
   Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a challenging environment.Ability to create and deliver effective presentations, seminars, workshops and office meetings to current and prospective advisors.Thorough knowledge of sales and marketing principles and practices. Ability to identify and position Jackson products and services utilizing financial planning tools and platforms commonly used by independent RIAs.Proven track record of growing and managing a territory as measured by sales and persistency of activity.Strong aptitude for technology, including software applications, e-mail and database management from remote locations.Demonstrated excellent prospecting skills.Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
   
   Education and Experience
   Bachelor's degree or related work experience required.3+ years of sales experience in advisory, investments, mutual funds, insurance, or annuities required. Experience in marketing advisory, investments, annuities, and life insurance to advisors. FINRA Series 6/7 and 63 registrations and state insurance license required. Additional registrations as necessary due to changes in regulatory requirements.Preferably possesses or is actively pursuing industry designations or advanced degree. (CFA, CFP, CIMA, etc) Prior insurance or investment wholesaling experience is preferred.
   
   We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find sap-sd consultants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sap-sd consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit sap-sd consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit sap-sd consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a sap-sd consultant applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sap-sd consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the sap-sd consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new sap-sd consultant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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