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HPE Networking SLED account Manager. This role has been designated as 'Remote/Teleworker', which means you will primarily work from home. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Manages several SLED accounts. Understands the SLED and lower department's IT and operational objectives, priorities, requirements, unique funding and acquisition regulations, policies, and challenges, and adds value by implementing HPE's strategy. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance for process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine the best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. Due to the responsibilities of this role, this requires a US citizen located in Maryland, DC or Virginia.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for creating and driving the sales pipeline within SLED
Has a keen understanding of SLED funding cycles and acquisition authorities/policies
Captures leads outside of specialization and uses closed-loop lead management to ensure assignment and follow-up by others
Builds and maintains long-term relationships with key decision-makers
Maintains knowledge of competitors in accounts to strategically position the company's products and services
Uses specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand/enhance existing ones to build the pipeline and drive pursuit
Establishes a professional, consultative relationship with clients, including C-level personas, by developing a core understanding of their unique business needs within the federal government
Works with and leverages external partners to deliver sales
Directs or coordinates supporting sales activities
Requirements:
8+ years of advanced sales experience
5+ years of technology experience
3+ years of networking experience
Due to the responsibilities of this role, this requires a US citizen located in Maryland, DC or Virginia
SLED experience is strongly preferred
Demonstrated achievement of success with progressively higher quotas, diversity of business customers, and higher-level customer interfaces
Extensive selling experience within the industry and on similar products
Understanding of solution and outcome-based selling
Self-starter with the ability to ramp up quickly
Considered an expert in products, as well as competitor offerings, to sell large solutions
Understands the industry and market segment in which key accounts are situated and integrates this knowledge into consultative selling
Applies program/project management methods and processes to define, plan, cost, resource, track, and ensure successful pursuit
Skilled in account planning and accurate account revenue forecasting
Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with customers to ensure account retention and growth, positioning the company as the preferred vendor
Establishes a professional working relationship, up to the executive level, with clients
Demonstrates leadership and initiative in successfully driving specialty sales in accounts—prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals
Demonstrates high product knowledge and professionalism in researching and sharing service-related information with account teams and customers
Deep knowledge of product, solution, or service offerings, as well as competitor offerings
Understands how to leverage the company's portfolio to gain competitive advantage
Utilizes Salesforce expertly and accurately forecasts business
Understands and sells high-value software solutions
Skilled in selling services
Leverages services as part of strategic product sales
Maintains expertise in industry trends
Maintains expertise in IT at all levels—new applications, maintenance, typical CIO budgets, objectives, measures, and metrics