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As a Channel Specialist for HPE Zerto & Data Protection, you will be part of the Central Europe HPE Zerto team, and you will become a trusted adviser to the Partners in the Central European Region.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Partner (e.g. Value Added Reseller (VAR), Distributor, SI, ISV, Managed Service Provider) on where to play within emerging trends in the Partner's ecosystem in alignment with HPE Zerto & Data Protection business priorities. Work with the Partner to create a mutually beneficial plan for the future
Drive end-to end HPE Zerto & StoreOnce revenue, profitability, and pipeline by creating joint business plans and leading data-driven sales efforts with the Partner
Articulate both HPE Zerto & Data Protection global and local business strategies to effectively "sell with," "sell to," and "sell through" the Partner, creating a scalable selling ecosystem
Develop solid knowledge of partner priorities, industry trends, IT landscape, IT investment strategy, HPE Zerto priorities, and HPE Technology and communicate the value of the portfolios and solutions to better differentiate HPE Zerto from competitors
Demonstrate business and sales leadership by building mutually beneficial relationships with one or many Partners to grow HPE Zerto & Date Protection Solution market share
Coordinate and execute HPE Zerto & Data Protection activities with the Partner, leveraging HPE Zerto specialists when needed, including sales cadence, education, marketing, executive briefings, proactive forecasting, business planning, and client engagements. Drive HPE Zerto marketing strategy through the customer
Drive and implement HPE Zerto & Data protection strategy, programs, and systems with and on behalf of the Partner to assure accelerated financial outcomes and build partner loyalty to HPE
Tailor selling solutions to fit the needs of the partner's customer profile including HPE Zerto products, services and technology alliances to achieve assigned quota
May recruit and develop business relationships with new partners, working to increase partner commitment to HPE Zerto
May spend time monitoring Partner sales floor to help develop pipeline
Work to ensure that partners are aware of, and compliant with, HPE's SBC requirements for Partners, including applicable legal obligations
Requirements:
University or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Typically, 8+ years of selling experience
Solid experience in selling with partners
Technology Acumen: Solid awareness of current technology trends and related HPE Zerto strategy and ability to articulate same to Partner. Experience in Backup and Disaster Recovery market
Sales Acumen: Able to influence the partner to take actions that create increased value to HPE Zerto. Effectively exercises selling skills such as identifying potential opportunities, utilizing appropriate sales platforms and resources, and formulating and proposing solutions with the goal of expanding HPE Zerto´s business. Acts with a sense of urgency to build strong customer relationships and drive solutions for the partner
Account Management: Solid understanding of business and financial fundamentals to develop strategic plans with the partner that are aligned to customer and HPE strategies, creating increased business opportunities and value for HPE Zerto
Portfolio Knowledge: Solid understanding of HPE products and how they can deliver value to customers in contrast to HPE's competitors. Ability to select the best product for the customer's needs, maximizing value for both the customer and HPE. Strong focus on Storage, Data Protection and aaS solutions
Partner Industry Acumen: Solid understanding of Partner industry, trends, competitors, and the channel: Resellers, Distributors and MSPs
Partnering Acumen: Builds understanding of and relationships with partner and internal community among all types and levels of the business, integrating sales engagement efforts. Solid understanding of the Partner's relationships and needs
Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial accounting concepts such as income statements, balance sheets, revenue projections, etc. to assess customer financial health, identify potential risks, and position value propositions of HPE solutions
Sales Forecasting: Ability to look forward and anticipate partner needs, proactively forecasting sales quota and effectively bridging sales gaps
Communication: Professional, clear, and effective verbal and written communication. Negotiation skills on C-Level experience
Time Management: Ability to prioritize and effectively meet deadlines
Creativity and Entrepreneurship: Ability to innovate, think beyond proscribed solutions, and take proactive steps to advance HPE sales efforts
Presentation Skills: must be very good speaker as presentations will be essential part of the job
Language Skills: Business proficiency in English and German language
What we offer:
Competitive salary and extensive benefits package (pension scheme, insurances, company car, bike and car leasing, and other fringe benefits)
Work-life balance (flexible working time and hybrid workplace model, 30 vacation days, four HPE Wellness-Fridays, up to six months paid parental leave)
Support for education, training, and career development