Business Manager

Ingram Micro; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AXA Health Insurance

Dental Plan Options

Birthday day off

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee discounts

Wellness room

Job summary

Ingram Micro in Milton Keynes is seeking a commercially driven Business Manager to own one of our strategic HPE architectures. You will shape the commercial direction, translate vendor strategy into actionable plans, and drive growth through partner engagement.

The role sits hybrid in Milton Keynes, with cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, and vendor management, delivering measurable business results and strategic initiatives for the HPE portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Management, Category Management, Vendor Management, Product Management, or a similar commercially focused role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience developing and executing growth strategies.
• Experience building business plans, go-to-market initiatives, and partner development programmes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use market and performance data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working within a technology, distribution, or channel environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Candidates must have demonstrable experience working within the Networking business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the HPE Architecture business.
• Build and manage business plans aligned to vendor and Ingram Micro objectives.
• Identify market opportunities, industry trends, and growth initiatives.
• Develop partner programmes, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies.
• Drive partner recruitment, development, and long-term growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to maximise business performance.
• Build strong relationships with HPE and key internal stakeholders.
• Monitor business performance, profitability, and key growth metrics.
• Present strategic recommendations, business updates, and performance insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Business Management

Category Management

Vendor Management

Product Management

Growth Strategy

Business Planning

Go-to-Market

Partner Development

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Presentation

Networking Industry Experience

Cross-functional Influence

Job description

## Business ManagerApplyremote type: In Officelocations: Milton Keynes, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-115949**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!**Job Description:# # # **Business Manager – HPE Architecture****Location:** Milton Keynes – HybridThis role follows a non-negotiable 3-day hybrid working pattern. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Milton Keynes office.## **About the Job**Are you a commercially driven leader who enjoys building strategy, creating growth opportunities, and influencing business performance?We're looking for a **Business Manager** to take ownership of one of our strategic HPE architectures, shaping the commercial direction and growth strategy for the business. This is a highly influential role that sits at the centre of sales, marketing, vendor management, and partner engagement.You'll be responsible for translating vendor strategy into actionable business plans, developing go-to-market initiatives, and creating the programmes, frameworks, and tools that enable our teams and partners to succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working strategically while still delivering tangible commercial results.If you thrive on identifying market opportunities, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving growth through innovative thinking, we'd love to hear from you.## **Core Responsibilities*** Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the HPE Architecture business.* Build and manage business plans aligned to vendor and Ingram Micro objectives.* Identify market opportunities, industry trends, and growth initiatives.* Develop partner programmes, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies.* Drive partner recruitment, development, and long-term growth.* Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to maximise business performance.* Build strong relationships with HPE and key internal stakeholders.* Monitor business performance, profitability, and key growth metrics.* Present strategic recommendations, business updates, and performance insights to senior leadership.## **To Set You Up for Success, We Are Looking for the Following Skills and Experience*** Experience in Business Management, Category Management, Vendor Management, Product Management, or a similar commercially focused role.* Strong commercial acumen with experience developing and executing growth strategies.* Experience building business plans, go-to-market initiatives, and partner development programmes.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to use market and performance data to drive decision-making.* Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.* Strong communication and presentation skills.* Experience working within a technology, distribution, or channel environment.* Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results through collaboration.### **Candidates must have demonstrable experience working within the Networking business, including a strong understanding of networking technologies, partner ecosystems, and go-to-market strategies.**## **What We Offer*** AXA Health Insurance and Dental Plan Options available for you and your family through a salary sacrifice scheme.* Rising holiday allowance at Year 2 and Year 5.* Birthday day off.* Employee Referral Bonus – help us grow our team and get rewarded for introducing great talent.* Employee discounts and wellness perks.* Modern offices with breakout spaces, free tea and coffee, and a private wellness room.* Development opportunities with clear career progression and training.## **We Are Ingram Micro Group**Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. We help businesses realise the promise of technology by connecting partners with the solutions, services, and expertise they need to succeed.Working alongside some of the world's leading technology vendors, we enable our partners to grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional outcomes for their customers.## **Make an Application to Join the Team!**This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategic technology portfolio, influence business strategy, and help shape the future growth of one of our most important vendor relationships.If you're commercially minded, strategically focused, and ready to make a real impact within a global technology leader, we'd love to hear from you.**Apply today with a copy of your most recent CV.**