SASE Sales Specialist - Houston at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Houston, Texas, 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, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in technology sales, including 4+ years focused on networking or security solutions
  • Demonstrated success achieving sales quotas in complex customer environments
  • Experience selling through or alongside Channel/Partner ecosystems
  • Must live within greater Houston region and have the ability to travel to customer sites within the Houston metropolitan area on a regular basis
  • Strong knowledge of networking and cloud security trends (e.g., SD-WAN, Zero Trust, CASB, FWaaS) and how SASE solutions address modern enterprise challenges
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities, propose tailored solutions

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage your sales pipeline, identifying and developing leads both within and outside your specialty area leading to New Logos
  • Collaborate with HPE & Aruba Account Managers and cross-functional teams to support strategic account development and solution positioning
  • Use domain expertise to uncover new business opportunities, grow existing accounts, and drive SASE-related pursuits
  • Analyze competitor activity within accounts and articulate our unique value proposition to clients
  • Establish consultative relationships with clients—including C-level stakeholders—based on a deep understanding of their business needs and industry challenges
  • Support the development of quota objectives and contribute to go-to-market planning for SASE solutions
  • Partner with external organizations (e.g., system integrators, resellers) to extend market reach and accelerate deal velocity
  • Drive renewal and expansion activities for services contracts, particularly in mid-to-large complex accounts
  • Coordinate supporting sales activities across internal teams and stakeholders

Skills

SASE
Cybersecurity
Networking
Consultative Sales
Enterprise Sales
Account Management
Strategic Planning

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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