HPE Networking Business Development Lead (f/m/d) Public Sales Sector at Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and extensive benefi

Hybrid workplace model

30 vacation days

Parental leave

Education and career development

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Berlin seeks a Networking Business Development Lead for the Public Sector to shape Germany’s AI-native network strategy. This hybrid role requires ongoing collaboration with Government Relations, regional teams, and customers across federal and state agencies.

You will monitor regulations, translate policy drivers into customer requirements, build a stakeholder map, and drive funding- and tender-aligned initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the German Public Sector in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, or related field.
• Established professional network across at least two target public-sector segments.
• Strong understanding of German public procurement procedures, tender processes, framework agreements, and procurement regulations.
• Solid knowledge of networking and infrastructure technologies and ability to engage with planners, consultants, architects, and stakeholders.
• Fluent German and professional English for international collaboration.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Germany.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Public Sector business development strategy for the HPE Networking portfolio in Germany.
• Monitor public-sector initiatives, regulations, and digital transformation programs impacting networking investments.
• Translate regulatory drivers into customer requirements related to network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance.
• Develop stakeholder maps and engage with government relations and industry associations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to accelerate market adoption and support funding programs.

Skills

German Public Sector Sales

Networking & Infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Procurement Knowledge

English Proficiency

Job description

HPE Networking Business Development Lead (f/m/d) Public Sales Sector

Hybrid role; average 2 days per week onsite at HPE office.

Location: Berlin, BE, DE.

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.

Job Description:

The secure, AI-native network is not just a vision—it is our mission. Juniper Networks is now part of HPE—creating the industry's first secure, AI-native network, purpose-built with AI and for AI to deliver the best experiences across enterprises, service providers, and cloud operators. HPE Networking is bringing together unparalleled products and talent, bolstered by a long heritage in both networking and AI.

Role & Responsibilities

The Business Development Lead will drive the Public Sector business development strategy for the HPE Networking portfolio in Germany.

Market Development, Public Policy & Regulatory Alignment

Monitor and assess key public-sector initiatives, regulations, and digital transformation programs impacting networking and infrastructure investments.

Translate political and regulatory drivers into customer requirements related to network infrastructure, cybersecurity, Zero Trust architectures, segmentation, sovereign IT, operating models, and data governance.

Identify market trends, assess portfolio fit, and provide strategic feedback to regional teams and product management regarding future requirements and solution gaps.

Collaborate closely with Government Relations and Public Affairs teams by providing subject matter expertise and market insights.

Industry Representation & Ecosystem Engagement

Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder map of relevant industry associations, working groups, committees, user organizations, and conferences across public-sector verticals.

Represent the company in selected industry bodies and professional forums through active participation, presentations, and thought leadership activities.

Coordinate internal engagement across committees and industry organizations to ensure aligned messaging and strategic positioning.

Build trusted relationships with key public-sector influencers and decision-making communities.

Funding Programs & Strategic Market Initiatives

Establish and maintain visibility into federal, state, and EU funding programs relevant to networking and digital infrastructure.

Assess the eligibility of portfolio solutions within public funding frameworks and develop supporting business cases and compliance documentation.

Track funding cycles, application windows, and budget allocations to support market planning and opportunity development.

Create reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and value propositions aligned with key funding initiatives.

Consultant & Advisor Ecosystem Development

Identify, segment, and build relationships with planners, engineering firms, public-sector consultants, technical advisors, and leading management consultancies.

Develop structured enablement programs including workshops, training sessions, planning documentation, reference architectures, and tender support materials.

Engage early in customer planning processes to ensure portfolio capabilities are reflected in technology requirements and procurement specifications.

Provide procurement-compliant, vendor-neutral technical specifications and guidance.

Opportunity Development & Business Growth

Convert identified market opportunities into qualified sales opportunities and hand them over to appropriate account teams with stakeholder, timing, and market intelligence.

Support strategically important tenders and initial projects in emerging market segments.

Build customer references, success stories, and repeatable blueprints for future engagements.

Collaborate closely with sales, presales, channel, marketing, legal, compliance, and regional stakeholders to accelerate market adoption.

This role does not carry direct deal ownership or forecast responsibility.

Focus Areas

Key target segments include: Federal Government Agencies, State Government Authorities, Statutory Health Insurance Organizations, University Hospitals and Healthcare Networks.

If you are

Good at partnering, innovating, and making things happen? Good start, you are aligned to our core values!

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the German Public Sector in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, or a related field.
• Established professional network across at least two of the target public-sector segments.
• Strong understanding of German public procurement procedures, tender processes, framework agreements, and procurement regulations.
• Solid knowledge of networking and infrastructure technologies, with the ability to engage credibly with planners, consultants, architects, and technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with industry associations, committees, working groups, or similar stakeholder organizations.
• Fluent German language skills and professional English language capabilities for international collaboration.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Germany.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public funding programs, grant mechanisms, and associated compliance requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or providing informal leadership.
• Understanding of planning and specification processes in public-sector projects.
• Existing security clearance or willingness to undergo a security screening process.
• Experience working with digital transformation, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, healthcare, or government modernization initiatives.

Join us and make your mark!

We offer:

• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package (pension scheme, insurances, company car, bike and car leasing, and other fringe benefits)
• Work-life balance (flexible working time and hybrid workplace model, 30 vacation days, four HPE Wellness-Fridays, up to six months paid parental leave)
• Support for education, training, and career development
• Diverse and dynamic work environment
• Part-time work or job-sharing is also applicable to this position.

HPE is:

• Ranked in the Top 3 in the Women's Career Index Germany in 2025 for the twelfth time (FKi Hall of Fame member)
• Named Gold Champion in Pride Index Germany in 2023
• Ranked 9th on Fortune’s 2023 list of Best Workplaces in Technology
• Ranked 5th on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024
• Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the eighth year in row
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount in 2023

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LI-Hybrid Accessibility

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.

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 @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #germany #networking, #salesJob: SalesJob Level: Specialist

Equal Employment Opportunity

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: Equal Employment Opportunity. 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.