Data Solutions Sales Specialist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, IT, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Applies intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues
  • Works on problems of moderately complex scope
  • Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input
  • Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
  • Follows established guidelines and interprets policies
  • Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations
  • Solid understanding of the features and benefits in the area of evolving storage technical solutions
  • Understanding of how HPE solutions are differentiated from the competition
  • Maintains an outside-in view, stays abreast of competitors, leverages HPE’s opportunities and mitigates challenges
  • Deep expertise of end-to-end data solutions leveraging the HPE storage portfolio and ecosystem of partners
  • Ability to effectively use references to craft a story that makes complex technologies seem simple and understandable for customers
  • Primarily works onsite from an HPE partner/customer office

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for sales of storage products and solutions in assigned territory, industry or accounts
  • Actively prospects new storage opportunities
  • Discovers or cultivates opportunities for storage solutions within existing accounts
  • Manages, coordinates and drives sales activities
  • Builds sales pipeline and drives opportunities to successful closure by effectively using internal sales tools
  • Executes pursuit plans as appropriate
  • Formulates and expands solutions to generate additional product or service attachments and upsell to increase revenue
  • Builds sales readiness and reduces client learning curve through effective knowledge transfer in storage
  • Coordinates supporting sales activities related to pipeline hygiene through account managers
  • Drives proactive campaigns to build the pipeline, uses specialized knowledge and skills to prospect, qualify, negotiate and close opportunities
  • Collaborates with and supports Account Managers and provides specialist expertise within the sales team
  • Actively hunts for solution opportunities in acquisition and development accounts to pursue new business
  • Actively generates customer interest and links business and financial benefits with technology
  • Brings a services-led approach to build stickiness through consultative engagements and financial constructs
  • Laser focused on the channel to forge relationships, provide enablement of key technologies, and co-sell to end-users
  • Responsible for the close plan for storage-related opportunities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesProspectingQualifyingNegotiatingPipeline BuildingAccount ManagementData Solutions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This role is designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Data Solutions Sales Specialist role?

The role requires deep expertise in end-to-end data solutions leveraging the HPE storage portfolio, solid understanding of storage technical solutions and their differentiation from competitors, and skills in prospecting, qualifying, negotiating, and closing opportunities.

What is the company culture like at Hewlett Packard Enterprise?

HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this sales specialist position?

Strong candidates demonstrate deep expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in storage products, actively hunt for opportunities, generate customer interest by linking business benefits to technology, and craft simple stories from complex technologies.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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