Commercial SLED Account Manager

Commercial SLED Account ManagerThis role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home. 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. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. Serves as the overall account lead (single point of contact) for numerous, large named accounts in an assigned country, geographic territory and/or industry; Specializes in a value or volume specialty (computers, servers, storage, services, printers) with focus on growing the base business, complex solutions, and new business opportunities. Accounts may be managed remotely. Is supported primarily by presales and inside sales resources. These jobs focus on selling to customers, typically through work that occurs outside HPE offices. Management Level Definition: Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function. Develops account plans and long-term sales pipeline to increase the company's market share. Focuses on larger deals/opportunities and value and/or volume portfolio management, and selling a range of company products and solutions. Works with management to develop future business plans; Builds strong professional relationships with key IT and business executives, including C level Executives. Maintains high-level of customer loyalty and builds trust and integrity, as indicated in company conducted surveys and reports. Advocates for client needs in negotiating solution sales and troubleshooting delivery issues. Develops business plan in conjunction with the customer. Actively manages the account to protect and grow the company's business; coordinates all account forecasts, planning and reporting. Directs and coordinates all activity on account(s). Focuses on generating new business and builds, monitors and manages sales pipeline activity. Responsible for achieving/managing quarterly, half yearly, annual quota and/or margin. Enters all opportunities in pipeline tool and updates them weekly Builds a list of customers willing to be a reference in person or print. Acts as a first interface for international accounts in collaboration with members of global business teams, and local teams. Identifies customer requirements, matches with company capabilities and chooses the respective company supply chain accordingly (Volume Direct or Indirect). While this is a teleworker role, the ideal candidate will need to be within a 1-hour drive of Madison, WI in order to be able to engage with customers.

• University or Bachelor's degree; Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Viewed as expert in given field by company and customer; 5 years commercial account management experience.
• Highly experienced in product specialty (computers, printers, servers, storage).
• Have excellent time management skills and presentation skills. Strong high-level customer management relationship building, especially working with executives in lines of business, and sometime board level.

High level of negotiation skills at high level customer management. Adept at advanced sales negotiations and positioning solution value under pricing pressures from customer IT and procurement professionals.- Extensive partner organization intelligence and ability to work closely with multiple partners, to engage the client in business solutions. Uses financial-selling techniques with the client and company internal to position value and advance sales motions. Expertise in managing end- to-end sales processes in complex, large deals. Ability to understand the customer's business issues and translate to the company's solutions. Ability to prioritize and drive strategic sales activity on a complex, large deal basis. Sell across platform and specialty. HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. 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 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 have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. Sales Job Level: Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – This range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target-level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on-target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target-level sales compensation is 50%/50%." HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. Recruitment Fraud Alert These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications. All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.