Channel Virtualization Sales Specialist

Channel Virtualization Sales Specialist This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Strategy, Business Planning & Engagement Lead the adoption and execution of HPE Virtualization strategies, channel programs, and campaigns with partners to achieve financial outcomes and strengthen partner commitment to HPE. Serve as the primary Virtualization Software subject matter expert for assigned partners, providing specialist sales guidance and supporting Partner Account Managers to drive joint business plan aligned to business unit priorities. Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with partner stakeholders at all levels, positioning HPE as their Vendor of Choice. Develop an understanding of partner business priorities, their market coverage and competitive landscape to identify and capitalize on new Storage opportunities.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting Report on partner performance, pipeline, and forecast accuracy, taking corrective actions as needed to achieve sales targets. Achieve the expected HPE Hybrid Cloud sales behavior in the channel, monitoring the sales activation of key solutions, installed base coverage and new logos. Sales Support & Coaching Drive proactive sales campaigns and go-to-market activities in collaboration with partners, increasing pipeline and share of wallet through sales efforts in common Installed Base and competitive accounts. Provide direct, specialized sales support strategic opportunities.

Act as a BU escalation point, working closely with the PBM, Channel Presales and partner sellers to deliver expertise and solution guidance. Join the partner in customer visits with a minimum cadence, supporting the specialized sales interactions with the customer in different sales cycle stages. After each engagement, conduct a coaching and business debriefs to the Channel Seller or Champion, to reinforce partner learning and accelerate Virtualization and Hybrid Cloud Operations sales maturity. Accountability on specific new logos/technology refresh in Channel's customers.

Partner Enablement and Expertise Development Articulate and differentiate the HPE Virtualization solution, communicating global and local business strategies to effectively "sell with," "sell to," and "sell through" partners, and create a scalable selling ecosystem. Develop knowledge of HPE Hybrid Cloud Software portfolio and Private Cloud offerings to position solutions effectively against competitors.

Experience

Required University or Bachelors degree preferred Typically, 6+ years of professional experience in Technology Sales preferred.

Experience

selling Virtualization solutions required Experience selling/partnering with Channel required Experience working/partnering with NSPs/distribution strongly preferred Experience building GTM plans and workflows required Additional Skills Accountability Active Learning Active Listening Assertiveness Bias Building Rapport Buyer Personas Coaching Complex Sales Creativity Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Teamwork Customer Experience Strategy Customer Interactions Design Thinking Empathy Financial Acumen Follow-Through Growth Mindset Identifying Sales Opportunities Industry Knowledge Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive) Long Term Planning Managing Ambiguity + 6 more What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let's Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.

Job Sales Job Level Expert Salary Range The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 199,000 - 411,500 in New York // 175,000 - 411,500 in Arizona & Illinois & TexasThis range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target-level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on-target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target-level sales compensation is 60%/40%. Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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