Storage Sales Specialist- SPG at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Storage, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application
  • Advanced subject matter expertise in storage products, services, software, or solutions
  • Ability to apply advanced knowledge to solve complex business issues
  • Experience working on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
  • Capability to lead/mentor functional project teams and participate in cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience providing direction/guidance on process improvements and policies
  • Ability to represent the organization to external customers/clients
  • Strong independent judgment within broadly defined policies

Responsibilities

  • Lead pursuit within the SPG on the storage portfolio
  • Collaborate with and support Account Managers with specialist expertise
  • Drive proactive campaigns to build the sales pipeline
  • Prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close opportunities using specialized knowledge
  • Manage sales of storage products and solutions in assigned territory, industry, or accounts
  • Seek out new opportunities for customer value by expanding and enhancing existing opportunities
  • Create and drive the storage sales pipeline
  • Capture leads outside of specialization and use closed-loop lead management
  • Collaborate with account pursuit teams for business development
  • Build sales readiness and reduce client learning curve through knowledge transfer
  • Contribute to development of quota objectives and future direction for storage product lines
  • Direct and coordinate supporting sales activities related to pipeline hygiene with stakeholders
  • Use internal sales tools to maintain a healthy pipeline and account plan
  • Collaborate across HPE teams for consistent business development and account planning
  • Assess solution feasibility technically and from a business perspective to qualify-in/qualify-out
  • Negotiate and drive profitable deals to closure with high win rate
  • Drive sales of the storage portfolio through prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals
  • Establish professional and consultative relationships with clients

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Storage SalesSPGTS/SCI ClearanceAccount ManagementPipeline BuildingProspectingQualifyingNegotiatingClosing DealsSubject Matter Expertise

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

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

What security clearance is required for this role?

This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.

What does HPE's company culture emphasize?

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, encourages bold moves together, and embraces career growth.

What are the main responsibilities of the Storage Sales Specialist?

The role involves leading pursuit within the SPG on the storage portfolio, driving proactive campaigns to build the pipeline, prospecting, qualifying, negotiating and closing opportunities, and using advanced storage expertise to seek out new opportunities.

What experience level is needed for this position?

The role applies advanced subject matter knowledge, works on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation, leads functional project teams, and is regarded as a subject matter expert, indicating a senior-level position.

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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