Partner Business Manager - West Coast at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

California, 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, Networking, ITIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven track record in sales, business development, or partner management within the Enterprise IT or networking space
  • Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and indirect sales motions
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
  • Highly organized and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with CRM systems and partner portals; ability to analyze data and translate into actionable insights
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in channel sales, account management, business development, or partner marketing, preferably in Enterprise IT or Networking
  • Successful track record in meeting sales and business development targets across distribution and/or partner

Responsibilities

  • Drive the onboarding and activation of assigned partners into HPE’s partner acceleration programs, ensuring rapid ramp-up through enablement, sales readiness, and technical alignment
  • Support partner-led pipeline creation and opportunity development through strategic use of HPE sales plays, product portfolio positioning, and demand generation methodologies
  • Lead execution of HPE’s partner acceleration initiatives, including joint business planning, campaign execution, and utilization of MDF, SPIFFs, and enablement resources
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with partner executives, sales, technical, and marketing teams, as well as internal partner resources, field sales, and distribution counterparts
  • Support the creation and execution of sales growth plans to track and measure growth objectives and target account activities against targeted sales plays and go-to-market motions
  • Deliver a tailored, proactive partner experience that supports agility, productivity, and long-term success. Champion the use of HPE tools and platforms to streamline engagement and accelerate outcomes
  • Drive partner activation, acceleration, and revenue growth across a defined set of partners/territory within the HPE Networking ecosystem
  • Enable and scale partner-led sales motions, increasing pipeline velocity, and maximizing adoption of HPE’s go-to-market programs
  • Lead onboarding and business development efforts for partners in strategic acceleration motions, ensuring they are equipped to cultivate demand, generate pipeline, and deliver incremental revenue
  • In collaboration with Partner Account Managers and cross-functional teams, deliver a high-touch, high-impact partner experience and foster strong relationships across partner stakeholders, driving high-touch business development activities and GTM program adoption

Skills

Partner Management
Business Development
Revenue Growth
Sales Enablement
Pipeline Generation
Go-to-Market Strategy
Onboarding
Partner Activation
Networking Ecosystem
Demand Generation

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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