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The Network for AI (NFAI) Inside Solutions Architect / Specialist is responsible for driving data center networking and routing solution opportunities across commercial and lower-tier enterprise accounts through a virtual-first engagement model. This role serves as the inside counterpart to field-led enterprise specialist coverage, owning a defined segment of accounts where opportunities may involve meaningful technical complexity, multi-stakeholder buying processes, and executive alignment. In addition to sales responsibilities, the role acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for the NFAI portfolio, providing solution design guidance and architectural perspective to Account Managers and Sales Engineers. Success in this role requires a seller who can balance the efficiency of an inside model with the technical depth required to design credible architectures, guide solution direction, and support account teams in positioning HPE Networking technologies effectively. The role frequently partners with Account Managers, Sales Engineers, partners, and field specialists to develop pipeline, shape opportunities, and deliver technically sound networking solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Drive pipeline development and revenue growth for HPE Networking’s data center networking, routing, and AI infrastructure connectivity portfolio
Lead consultative discovery conversations
Translate business and technical requirements into solution architectures
Provide architectural guidance during early opportunity stages
Progress opportunities using structured sales methodologies
Build and communicate compelling business cases
Establish trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders
Engage confidently with director-, VP-, and selected C-level stakeholders
Navigate complex buying committees
Act as a subject matter expert for the NFAI portfolio
Assist account teams in designing networking solutions
Provide architectural input during account strategy development
Support technical discussions
Collaborate with Sales Engineers on detailed solution validation
Collaborate closely with Account Managers, Sales Engineers, channel partners, and field specialists
Qualify when to lead independently versus when to engage additional resources
Leverage partner ecosystems
Maintain accurate pipeline visibility, forecasting, and opportunity hygiene within Salesforce
Apply disciplined opportunity qualification and prioritization
Maintain deep working knowledge of HPE Networking’s data center switching, routing, AI networking, and fabric architectures
Understand how networking infrastructure integrates with compute, storage, and AI workloads
Stay current on validated designs, architectural best practices, and evolving networking technologies
Maintain awareness of competitive networking technologies
Requirements:
6–8+ years of experience in networking technology sales, specialist sales, or hybrid technical-commercial roles
Proven success selling and positioning networking infrastructure solutions within commercial and/or enterprise environments
Demonstrated ability to participate in or lead solution architecture discussions related to switching, routing, and data center networking
Experience collaborating with Sales Engineers on solution design and technical validation
Fluent in English and German and/or French is a plus