Channel Virtualization Sales Specialist responsible for HPE virtualization strategies and partner engagement in Central Europe. Building relationships and driving sales growth across key markets.
Responsibilities
Lead the adoption and execution of HPE Virtualization strategies, channel programs, and campaigns with partners to achieve financial outcomes and strengthen partner commitment to HPE
Serve as the primary Virtualization Software subject matter expert for assigned partners, providing specialist sales guidance and supporting Partner Account Managers to drive joint business plan aligned to business unit priorities
Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with partner stakeholders at all levels, positioning HPE as their Vendor of Choice
Develop an understanding of partner business priorities, their market coverage and competitive landscape to identify and capitalize on new Storage opportunities
Report on partner performance, pipeline, and forecast accuracy, taking corrective actions as needed to achieve sales targets
Achieve the expected HPE Hybrid Cloud sales behavior in the channel, monitoring the sales activation of key solutions, installed base coverage and new logos
Drive proactive sales campaigns and go-to-market activities in collaboration with partners, increasing pipeline and share of wallet through sales efforts in common Installed Base and competitive accounts
Provide direct, specialized sales support strategic opportunities
Act as a BU escalation point, working closely with the PBM, Channel Presales and partner sellers to deliver expertise and solution guidance
Join the partner in customer visits with a minimum cadence, supporting the specialized sales interactions with the customer in different sales cycle stages
Conduct a coaching and business debriefs to the Channel Seller or Champion, to reinforce partner learning and accelerate Virtualization and Hybrid Cloud Operations sales maturity
Accountability on specific new logos/technology refresh in Channel’s customers
Articulate and differentiate the HPE Virtualization solution, communicating global and local business strategies to effectively “sell with,” “sell to,” and “sell through” partners, and create a scalable selling ecosystem
Develop knowledge of HPE Hybrid Cloud Software portfolio and Private Cloud offerings to position solutions effectively against competitors.
Requirements
BA or BSc in Business / Marketing / Computer Science (MA, MSc, MBA a plus)
8+ years’ experience in Category Business Development / Sales / Marketing / Go-To-Market
Understanding of the Compute & Storage market, the alliance ecosystem, and the digital transformation needs across top verticals
Understanding the industry and market segment in which key opportunities are situated and integrates this knowledge into consultative selling
Understanding the role of IT within area of specialization and how the company's solutions differentially address specific vertical industry challenges as well as their cross-segment capabilities
Establishing a professional working relationship, up to the executive level, with the client
High service or product knowledge and professionalism in researching and sharing service-related information with account teams and partners
Deep knowledge of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitor's offerings
Understanding how to leverage the company's portfolio and change the playing field on our competitors
Ability to work in matrix organization, cross functional and virtual teams
Excellent communication skills
Strong strategic planning skills combined with business management excellence
Business proficiency in English and ideally German language.
Benefits
Competitive salary and extensive benefits package
Work-life balance
Support for education, training, and career development
Diverse and dynamic work environment
Part-time work or job-sharing is also applicable to this position.
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