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This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home. We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join the HPE Storage/Data Center team. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in category management, GTM planning, execution, and sales engagement. You will play a key role in defining and executing the category strategy for Storage / Data Center suite from market positioning, competitive strategy, enablement, pipeline acceleration and partner engagement.
Job Responsibility:
Define and own the category strategy for HPE Storage and Data Center
Develop differentiated positioning, messaging, and value propositions versus alternative solutions
Translate category strategy into actionable sales plays, campaigns and enablement assets
Partner with various sales resources to drive enablement, pipeline creation and revenue growth
Maintain cross-functional alignment by collaborating with sales, product marketing and management, enablement teams, channel/MSP teams, and GTM leads to ensure deliverables are effectively activated and business outcomes are achieved
Partner with Channel, MSP, and GSI leadership to co-develop execution plans: partner messaging, demand campaigns, enablement sessions and co-sell incentives
Shape the competitive strategy by continuously assessing market dynamics and translating industry insights into category direction
Act as the voice of the market to product management, influencing roadmap prioritization and feature alignment
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with the sales force and key partners
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Finance
MBA or advanced degree preferred
8+ years of professional experience, ideally combining sales, product marketing and GTM strategy
Strong understanding of Storage / Data Center products
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
Proven success working with channel- and partner-led models
Prior experience with PCBE ( Private Cloud Business Edition )
Strong knowledge of the IT industry and market trends
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for sales and executives