HPE Networking Commercial Account Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the United Kingdom is seeking an Intermediate Sales professional to manage a set of accounts and grow the sales pipeline. You will build account plans, collaborate with outside sales and partners, and drive opportunities to closure across IT products and solutions.

The role emphasizes strong communication, CRM proficiency, and a strategic sales mindset. You will forecast opportunities, qualify leads and tailor solutions to meet client needs while advancing retention

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent; IT/Sales preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Sells moderately complex solutions, products and services for a portion or set of assigned accounts based on defined account strategies and plans.
• Creates account plan for a portion or a set of assigned accounts that are of medium to high complexity.
• Generates, qualifies and reviews new leads to drive sales opportunities to closure; may work with partners/outside sales.
• Understands client requirements and competitively positions company solutions to meet retention needs.
• Builds targeted sales pipeline and forecasts data driven sales activities.

Skills

Account management

Lead generation

CRM systems

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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.

Job Description

Manages virtually (by phone, electronically or social media) a set of assigned or acquired accounts. Builds, maintains and forecasts sales pipeline, creates and develops account plans. Works closely with company outside sales, channel partners and/or end customers to move sales opportunities to closure. May generate and qualify leads to create new sales opportunities. Sets and executes sales strategy for assigned portion of account, territory or industry vertical.

Management Level Definition

Applies intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues. Works on problems of moderately complex scope. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Sells moderately complex solutions, products and services for a portion or set of assigned accounts based on defined account strategies and plans; may partner with field sales or sell independently
• Creates account plan for a portion or a set of assigned accounts that are of medium to high complexity
• Generates, qualifies and reviews new leads to drive sales opportunities to closure; may work with partners/ outside sales to ensure a smooth sales transaction
• Understands client requirements and competitively positions company solutions to meet the needs to drive retention strategy
• Builds targeted sales pipeline and forecasts data driven sales activities

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in any field (preferably IT/ Sales )
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent

Knowledge And Skills

• Skills:
• Account management, acquisition, retention, and development.
• Strong knowledge of company portfolios, industry solutions, and IT products.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and lead sub-teams.
• Depending on the role, may require a hunter (new business) or farmer (relationship) sales approach.
• Proficiency in CRM systems like Salesforce

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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.

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Job

Sales

Job Level

Intermediate

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