NA Compute Specialist, Solutions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

New Jersey, United States

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, IT Hardware, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • University or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated success in achieving progressively higher quota
  • Vertical industry knowledge required - Enterprise Accounts
  • Typically, 5+ years of sales experience required
  • Experience selling Compute solutions preferred
  • Deep knowledge of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitor’s offerings, to be able to sell expansive systems or services and attached products
  • Understands the industry and market segment in which key accounts are situated, and integrates this knowledge into consultative selling
  • Understands the role of IT within area of specialization and how the company’s solutions differentially address specific vertical industry challenges as well as their cross-segment capabilities
  • Negotiates and drives deals to ensure successful outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Seek out new opportunities and expands and enhances existing opportunities to build and manage the pipeline in specialty area
  • Maintains knowledge of competitors in account to strategically position the company’s products and services better
  • Develop pursuit plans and manage the pipeline to ensure alignment with account managers
  • Establish a professional, working, and consultative relationship with the client, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry
  • Contributes to proposal development, negotiations and deal closings
  • Work closely with and supports account manager, providing technical expertise and support, and participating in client engagements up to C-level engagements for more complex solutions in smaller accounts
  • May focus on growing contractual renewals for mid size accounts with some complexity, to higher-total contract-value renewals
  • Interface with both internal and external/industry experts to anticipate customer needs and facilitate solutions development
  • Build sales readiness and reduce client learning curve through effective knowledge transfer in area of specialization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesProspectingQualifyingNegotiatingClosing DealsPipeline BuildingAccount ManagementSolution SellingCompute SolutionsTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote?

Yes, this role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for this Compute Specialist role?

The role requires specialized knowledge in compute products and services, sales expertise to prospect, qualify, negotiate and close opportunities, and the ability to apply subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues.

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 position?

Strong candidates have specialized expertise in compute solutions, experience leading sales pursuits, building pipelines, and providing technical support to account managers in client engagements.

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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