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Data Services and the underlying Storage Solution are a key investment area for HPE. Over the past years we have invested significantly into R&D and acquisitions for new technologies enabling a software-driven, cloud-operated portfolio based on modern cloud-native platforms and integrated cloud-enabled Data Services. Our portfolio doesn't stop in the Data Center but provide hybrid solution that span from Edge-to-Cloud. We are currently looking for a Storage Sales Specialist for our Data Services Team Switzerland, based in Zurich. All integrated with HPE's Compute, Networking and Workload solution via the unique HPE GreenLake Cloud Platform. And the journey has only started with more innovation to come. To bring these benefits to even more customers, we are expanding our Storage salesforce in Switzerland. We are looking for dynamic technology sellers with a hunter mindset and a winning attitude.
Job Responsibility
Daily engage with existing and new customers, on your own but often in close collaboration with HPE's channel partners and supported by technical solution architects
Leverage HPEs marketing engine and work with channel partners to identify new target accounts and build initiatives to open new customers for HPE Storage Solutions
Build and manage a well-founded, long-term pipeline in order to increase the HPE market share in the German market
Challenge customers status quo focusing on the business outcomes to position HPE's Storage and Data Services solution portfolio as an element of their hybrid cloud and digitization strategy
Gain deep understanding of the end customer's business drivers in order to implement customer requirements in sustainable HPE business via a comprehensive consulting approach at all levels of the customer
Foster and expand existing and develop new relationships with technical stakeholders at customers and channel partners to gain share of mind and expand HPE's footprint
Lead projects over the entire lifecycle from initial contact, PoCs, preparation and response to tenders, negotiations to the conclusion of the contract as a lead
Requirements
Academic degree in business administration or similar
+10 years of sales experience with complex IT solutions, especially storage
Very good knowledge of the Storage & Data Services market including experience in special topics like Backup & Recovery, File/Object, and modern hybrid Cloud approach
Reliability in building a sales pipeline, forecasting and customer management (sales excellence) of enterprise and public accounts
Distinctive customer orientation and consulting skills combined with assertiveness, mentality to challenge a customer's status quo
Excellent business and financial acumen, combined with very expert technology skills
Team and goal-oriented work
Creativity, initiative, and reliability
Negotiation security
Excellent communication, presentation and closing skills
Business fluency in German and English language
What we offer
Competitive salary and extensive benefits package
Work-life balance (flexible working time and hybrid workplace model, 25 vacation days, four HPE Wellness-Fridays, up to six months paid parental leave)
Support for education, training, and career development