Channel Virtualization Sales Specialist

Channel Virtualization Sales Specialist This role has been designed as Hybrid with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work We help companies connect protect analyze and act on their data and applications wherever they live from edge to cloud so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today s complex world Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what s next We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you Open up opportunities with HPE Global Sales at HPE is about building the future We are redefining what s next and combining our legacy of innovation with a bold new goal to accelerate everything we do Our sales organization is comprised of 10 000 professionals in sales presales service and support functions Together with our partners we deliver global commercial public sector small medium business customers throughout 11 geographies We re transforming businesses Join us redefine what s next for you What you ll do Strategy Business Planning Engagement 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 Performance Monitoring Reporting 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 Sales Support Coaching 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 After each engagement 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 Partner Enablement and Expertise Development 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 What you need to bring First-level university technical degree or equivalent technical qualifications Advanced degree in technology preferred 6 years of technical experience in IT with a focus on Virtualization Partner account management Additional Skills Accountability Accountability Active Learning Active Listening Assertiveness Bias Building Rapport Buyer Personas Coaching Complex Sales Creativity Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Teamwork Customer Experience Strategy Customer Interactions Design Thinking Empathy Financial Acumen Follow-Through Growth Mindset Identifying Sales Opportunities Industry Knowledge Intellectual Curiosity Inactive Long Term Planning Managing Ambiguity 6 more What We Can Offer You Health Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical financial and emotional wellbeing Personal Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are the better we all are We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good Let s Stay Connected Follow on Instagram to see the latest on people culture and tech at HPE india sales Job Sales Job Level Expert HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans Disabled LGBT employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race gender or any other protected category and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications merit and business need Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together Please click here Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran Individual with Disabilities HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories No Fees Notice Recruitment 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