HPE Networking Presales Consultant (f/m/d) at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Networking, TelecommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's (graduate) degree, preferably in Computer engineering or the like
  • In-depth knowledge of the networking market as well as knowledge of at least one vendor’s LAN / WLAN products & solutions (further vendor knowledge beneficial)
  • At least 5 years’ experience in IT sales, presales or technical networking consulting
  • In-depth knowledge about wireless technologies (IEEE 802.11) and deployment strategies
  • Very good knowledge about authentication technologies (RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SAML) and deployment strategies
  • Strong knowledge of competitive landscape
  • Any certifications like HPE Networking Certifications, Cisco’s CCNA, CCNP or CCIE or equivalent qualification are highly desired
  • Experience in setup and operating proof of concepts including practical configuration of networking products
  • A self-motivated, go-and-get approach and the will to win
  • Strong presentation and technical communication skills
  • An organized, team approach
  • Willingness to travel and visit customer and partners
  • English and German fluent language skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure technical product expertise, technical resources and tools are available enabling qualification and differentiation of the HPE Networking offering within the targeted segment through appropriate understanding of customer needs
  • Understand and translate customer technical and business requirements into product and solution designs
  • Inspire customers with AI and security solutions
  • Discuss use cases with end customers
  • Ensure technical knowledge is transferred to partner’s sales force to enable partner driven technical presales and sales engagement
  • Prepare technical presentations and benchmarks on products
  • Alignment of technical work with channel partners to match customer requirements
  • Represent HPE Networking in relevant national Business Associations (technical partner and end-user forums)
  • Participate in marketing activities, providing technical presales support when technical expertise is required
  • Responsible for achieving certification targets to meet HPE Networking and customer expectations
  • Provide technical feedback from partners/end-users on our solutions/products to our R&D division

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HPE NetworkingJuniper NetworksAI-native networksPresalesSolution DesignTechnical PresentationsBenchmarksNetworkingAISecurity

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

This role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Master’s degree, preferably in Computer engineering or similar, and at least 5 years’ experience in IT sales, presales or technical networking are required. In-depth knowledge of the networking market and at least one vendor’s LAN / WLAN products & solutions is also needed.

What is the company culture like at HPE?

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 HPE Networking Presales Consultant role?

Strong candidates align with HPE's core values of partnering, innovating, and making things happen, while possessing a Master’s degree in Computer engineering, 5+ years in IT sales/presales, and deep networking market knowledge including LAN/WLAN products.

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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