Junior SAP consultant job description

Become an SAP junior consultant: module implementation, business process analysis and user support. Guide to technical skills and training requirements.

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The junior SAP consultant is not the "senior consultant's assistant".
It's the one you send when you have to get your hands into the system, asking the right questions of the businessand above all transforming a vague need into a clear solution.

He arrives on an SAP implementation project. Not yet an expert, but already capable of :

• navigate modules
• parameterize simple functions
• assist a user with a billing or inventory process
• act as a link between the field and functional experts

And that's enough for useful from the very first month.

On paper, the role is simple:
💬 understand business needs
⚙️ translate them into SAP
📄 write documentation
🧪 test, adjust, train

But in reality? You have to react quickly, adapt to each company, and learn continuously.
It's a job with a steep learning curve, where you learn by doing. Not on PowerPoint.

The most effective juniors are those who understand this:

"I'm not here to know everything. I'm here to solve problems, and gradually become indispensable."

And that's exactly how you go from junior to senior consultant, then project manager, or even freelance at €900/day.

🎓 How to become a junior SAP consultant

here is no royal road.
There are those who go to engineering school... and those who come from a job in accounting, logistics or even maintenance.
What makes the difference? It's not the degree. It's the ability to understand a company... and to speak SAP.

And that's something you have to learn.

Good training is a simulator of a real project.
Not a collection of videos. Not a certification course without content. Not a 12-hour MOOC with "introduction to ERP".

💡 Small budget?
Key User Training also offers a specific format: SAP Simulations (See for yourself / not available on mobile)

A vivid representation of an ERP systemWith this guide, you'll be able to get your hands on SAP right away, even if you're just starting out.
The perfect format for :

• test your affinity with SAP,
• understand the basics of key modules,
• lay the foundations for a future career without breaking the bank.

And if you're aiming higher?
Our complete training + job coaching prepare you to become a project-ready SAP consultant, and that's a game-changer.

That's what we offer at Key User Training.
We start from the field. We put you in real-life situations.
Above all, we train you to be operational on an SAP project, not just to pass an MCQ.

🏅 How to become a certified SAP consultant

Many people think that becoming an SAP consultant starts with certification.
Error.
Certification validates knowledge, not creates it.

But yes, it can make a difference.
Especially when you're a junior, retraining or aspiring freelancer.

SAP certification: how does it work?

SAP offers official certifications, organized by level:

• Choose your certification on the SAP website
• You register for the exam (approximately €200 for 1 attempt, €240 for 2 attempts and €500 for 6 attempts over 12 months).
• Take the exam online, from home, under supervision

And if you prepare well (with real-life practice, mock tests and good training), you have a very good chance of passing on the first try.

📌 Do you have to be certified to be a junior SAP consultant?
No. It's not compulsory.
But it's a credibility booster. Proof. A benchmark for the recruiter.
And sometimes, the little "plus" that makes the difference between two equivalent candidates.

💶 How much does a junior SAP consultant earn?

Let's not beat around the bush:
Yes, being a junior SAP consultant pays well.
Even at the start of their careers.

But it all depends on the context, the region, the type of business... and your ability to get up and running quickly.

💡 What really makes the difference:

• Your speed of execution
• Your business understanding
• And your ability to communicate clearly with functional teams

🏭 Which sectors (and employers) are recruiting junior SAP consultants?

When we talk about SAP opportunities, many people think of "big companies".
But in reality, the market is much larger than that.
There are two types of structures that continuously recruit junior SAP profiles:
👉 user companies
👉 and ESN (Digital Services Companies)

And each has its own logic, advantages... and pitfalls to avoid.

💡 What few people know: SMBs are adopting SAP, not in its historic "on-premise" version, but in the public cloud, which is lighter, quicker to deploy and more financially accessible.

These SMEs need agile consultants who can handle standard modules and interact directly with the business.

Disadvantage: fast pace, project pressure, and sometimes... rough production 😅

But when you leave ESN? You're ready for anything. Freelance, permanent contract with the end customer, senior consultant... everything opens up.

And that's exactly what we're building at Key User Training:

📚 What are the basics you need to know when starting out as a junior SAP consultant?

Want to become a junior SAP consultant?
So forget the overly theoretical courses, the Wikipedia definitions like "SAP is an enterprise resource planning system..."
And start by focusing on what companies really want from you, right from your first week on the project.

Here are the essential basics you need to master before going on assignment.

1. Understanding how a company works

Before you even talk about "modules", you need to understand :

• What a purchase order is
• How a bill is circulated
• Why a delivery can affect stock and payment
• What HR, finance and logistics do

Because SAP is the IT translation of business processes.

2. Get a clear view of the SAP system

No need to know 14 modules.
But you should know:

• How to navigate in SAP
• What a module is (FI, MM, SD...)
• How modules interact
• Why customize vs. standard transactions?

3. Master SAP (and project) vocabulary

A junior who talks about "deliverables", "functional specs", "unit tests", "internal customers" :
➡️ He inspires confidence.
➡️ We'll put him on a mission faster.

SAP has its codes. Learn them. Assimilate them. Use them.
Above all, document your work. A junior who writes clearly is a treasure.

4. Know how to use an SAP system

There's no substitute for practice.
That's why we at Key User Training insist on :

• project simulations
• access to a real or simulated SAP system
• practical exercises (customer orders, accounting entries, goods receipt, etc.)

No jibber-jabber. Just click. Testing. Mistakes. Progress.

A good junior is not one who knows everything.
He's the one who knows what he's doing, why he's doing it, and where he wants to go.

🚀 How do you go from junior to senior SAP consultant?

The real question isn't "how long does it take", but how do you work in that time?

Some stagnate for 5 years as juniors.
Others explode the stages in 18 months.
What makes the difference? Your ability to create value on an SAP project.

You don't become senior with age.
You become a senior when you bring more value than burden.

And we see this change of mindset in our learners every day.
Those who get involved, who immerse themselves, who play the game... become indispensable within 12 to 24 months.

The business of junior SAP consultantIt's not an observation role.
It's a transformer station.

One foot in the tech world. One foot in business.
And a single mission: to make companies run with greater clarity, control and consistency.

It's a unique opportunity to learn fast, progress hard and build a high value-added career.
Whether you've come from another profession, a traditional academic background or a complete career change, the SAP market needs you... if you're ready!

PS:
Want to go from zero to SAP operational without drowning in theory?
At Key User Training, we train you:

• on a real or simulated SAP system
• with case studies
• in project mode, just like in real life
  All supervised by senior consultants and structured to make you employable quickly.

📩 Find out more about our career paths here and become the next SAP consultant that recruiters are snapping up.